5 Things You Can Read While I’m On Vacation

Whoops! I’m not here today. I’m off partying someplace exotic. Or… actually not. But I am enjoying a ten-day vacation while visiting family! While I’m gone, I hope you get lots of writing done. But if you want to take a break and read something, check out the following five links for inspiration and fun.

1. Read the Post I Link to More than Any Other

Find Out if Your Prologue Is Destroying Your Story’s Subtext

 

Take a look at how poor prologues sap stories, how no prologue can strengthen stories, and how to determine if your story is one of the exceptions.

2. Buy the Books I Recommend More Than Any Other (They’re Not What You Think)

Why these books? Because I get asked about POV probably more than any other topic. (You can find all my recommended writing books here.)

3. Listen to My New Favorite Writing Music

4. Read This Post I Wish I’d Written

Authentic Female Characters vs Gender-Swaps by Jo Eberhardt on Writer Unboxed

I’ve been mulling a post on this topic after watching Marvel’s Jennifer Jones (which, in my opinion, gets this very right for the most part). I may yet do a post on authentic female characters, but for now, just read this.

5. Read These Story Structure Database Analyses

Don’t forget, I usually update the Story Structure Database weekly. You can sign up for updates in the sidebar on the Database page.

I’ll be back on Monday the 18th with a new post. See you then!