Tyler KelleyMay 1, 20212 minAn Odd DreamNormally, when I have dreams, I can trace them back to what inspired them.
Tyler KelleyApr 9, 20215 minThe Dreaded and Amazing: “Show, Don’t Tell”Gone are the days when most readers were comfortable with a narrator telling them everything they needed to know.
Tyler KelleyMar 12, 20216 minThe Importance of Having a Good HookThe hook can be a single sentence or a single scene. It really doesn’t matter as long as it’s attention-grabbing and comes at the beginning
Tyler KelleyFeb 25, 20218 minWW 2-24-2021: The Main Character Goes on a Trip Alone to Gain PerspectiveHave you ever thought of just driving away and starting fresh somewhere new? How far would you go, and would you go back?
Tyler KelleyFeb 12, 202110 minHow to Write Romance, Sort OfRomance is repeatedly one of the top-selling genres year after year and regularly brings in over a billion dollars.
Tyler KelleyJan 22, 20215 minHow to Shut Up Your Inner EditorShould you start with dialogue, a description of the scene, or some inner monologue from your main character? You can’t decide.
Tyler KelleyJan 15, 20215 minThe Three-Act Structure of the YearIn order to get a better understanding of the three-act structure, we can apply the concept to the year and its season.
Tyler KelleyJan 1, 20219 minWe All Have to Start SomewhereIt takes time and effort to get from a first draft to a published piece of work. The amazing things we’ve read over the years weren’t....
Tyler KelleyDec 25, 20203 minHow to Give PraiseLet’s be honest, it shouldn’t be. Giving someone praise should be as simple as: “Hey, I like this. You did a good job. Please make more.”
Tyler KelleyDec 18, 20205 minTips for Being a Better WriterIf you aren’t doing the following, then you are slowing down and hindering your own progress.
Tyler KelleyDec 11, 20207 minThe Basics of PunctuationPunctuation marks are incredibly useful because they help clarify sentences by separating the different parts of the sentence.
Tyler KelleyNov 27, 202011 minMy Experience with Writers' GroupsOne of my fondest memories of my writers' group was having a conversation with someone about my book, and that person they knew it as well..
Tyler KelleyNov 6, 20204 minHow to Take PraisePraise is something that everyone wants to receive, especially when they have put a lot of hard work and time into a project.
Tyler KelleyOct 16, 20205 minHow to Deal with CriticismAs writers, we are always faced with criticism. This is especially difficult to deal with when you put so much effort into creating somethin
Tyler KelleySep 4, 20204 minWho Am I To Be Giving Writing Advice?This is a pretty important question. After all, anyone looking for help in any area would like to be helped by someone who knows what...
Tyler KelleyFeb 22, 20204 minDon’t Sweet the TyposTypos are the bane of a writer’s existence. These dumb little mistakes often arise from an accidental keystroke...
Tyler KelleyFeb 14, 20203 minHow to Start a New Writing ProjectAnyone who has written something before, or even just attempted to write something, can attest to how difficult it can be to get started.