Tag Archives: appeal

Coming to Your Senses (in Your Writing)

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Poseidon's Scribe

If Poseidon’s Scribe suggests you incorporate an appeal to all five senses in your writing, that’s not exactly original advice.  But why are writers told to do this?  And how do you go about it? The reason for using all … Continue reading →

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Write What You Know? Really?

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Poseidon's Scribe

One of the oldest sayings about writing is “write what you know.”  Its originator is unknown.  Is this good advice, or bad? This much is certain; it’s a lucky thing some great writers didn’t actually follow that advice.  For one … Continue reading →

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Passing the ‘So What?’ Test

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Poseidon's Scribe

Why should someone want to read what you write?  Say you’re a writer seeking to sell stories.  Obviously, you are pursuing readers, lots of them.  So how do you appeal to them?  What do they want to read?  Above all, … Continue reading →

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Why Write about History—Isn’t it Past?

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Poseidon's Scribe

When I was a kid, I wasn’t much interested in history.  It seemed just a bunch of old stuff—old music, ancient buildings, incomprehensible books, crumbling artwork—all irrelevant to modern life.  I wanted new things, modern stuff, the best of my … Continue reading →

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