Fiction Writing Help Central

There’s a LOT to take in on this page, so as with Non-Fiction Central, I’ve organized it in a simple outline form.

Under each of the following headings are links to the Fiction Writing World, all the articles and information you could ever use. Click away and have fun!

a)    Characters that keep you hooked.

b)    Contests to build your reputation.

c)    Description that doesn’t bog you down.

d)    Dialogue that zings.

e)    Plotting, not plodding.

f)     Point of view made easy.

g)    Prologue; do you need it?

h)   Prompts to inspire you.
Submit your own!

i)     Scenes; there are rules, man are there rules!

j)     Sequels; no we aren’t talking “Jaws II” here.

k)    Software helps, but guess what?

l)     Structure that masquerades as fine décor.

m)   Synopsis that sells!

II)           Short Story Writing

a)    Contests to make a name for yourself.

b)    How different are they than a novel?

c)    Structure for “shorties.”

d)    Tips, not trips.

III)          Poetry How To's:

a)    Contests to prove your worth.

b)    Couplets

c)    Free Verse

d)    General terms and definitions

e)    Haiku

f)     Iambic Pentameter

g)    Limerick

h)    Poetry styles - "Other"

i)     Name

j)     Ode

k)    Rhyme

l)     Shape

m)  Sonnet

n)    Tanka