Writing Tips from Amanda Patterson

Every writer questions their ability to write. In this post, we give you three easy steps to help you deal with your writer’s inner critic.

What is exposition? We include a definition, the two types of exposition, how to include exposition, and examples of exposition in fiction.

What is the death trap plot device? In this post, we define the death trap, include types of death traps, and offer examples of the

Are you running the risk of overwhelming your readers? In this post, we tell you why you don’t need to put everything in your book.

In this post, we explore what hardboiled fiction is, who the hardboiled detectives are, and how to write hardboiled fiction – with examples.

We’re writing about types of memoirs – with examples. We include what a memoir is and ask: Which type of memoir is yours?

In this post, we look at literary tropes, specifically answering the question: What Is A Literary Trope & Why Should I Use One?

When we read or write crime novels, we want to find out who the baddie is. This means we need suspects from which to choose.

Is writing an act of courage? How do you face this challenge and deal with the fear of writing? We answer these questions and share

In this post, we define an inciting incident in fiction – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing an inciting incident.