The only just literary critic is Christ, who admires more than does any man, the gifts He Himself has bestowed. – JRR Tolkien

Spencer
Spencer Adams is a teacher, musician, and author from Houston, Texas.
How to Write a Book – Tips & Ideas
By Spencer
What's the Best Way to Write a Book?

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Fine Tuning Your Manuscript – Part Three
By Spencer
Engage Your Characters in Their Setting

When you’re characters interact through dialogue, make them interact as well with their surroundings.
There should be a continual interplay of character and setting. Examine your dialogue sections to ensure they don’t… Continue reading →
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Fine Tuning Your Manuscript – Part Two
By Spencer
The Three S's - Scene, Setting, and Senses

Stories don’t occur in a bubble.
They have to be set in a real and believable place. And what makes a scene or setting, is detail.
And what makes the… Continue reading →
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Fine Tuning Your Manuscript – Part One
By Spencer
You've Written "The End" - But Is Your Book Ready?

Okay, so you’ve finally reached the magic words, The End.
But is it really?
Are you done?
Have you really finished your book?
Chances are, you haven’t.… Continue reading →
Posted in Author Writing Tips, Story Editing Tips, Story Writing Tips | Tagged active vs passive, book, characters, editing, fine-tuning, how to write, manuscript, revising, story, writing, writing your book