I love Bruce Coville. I have heard him speak at many SCBWI events over the years. He is funny, enertaining and generous. After giving the Keynote at last summer's SCBWI conference, I jumped him in the lobby and asked for a writing tip. He graciously agreed. I give you the wonderful Bruce Coville.
Great tips! I especially like the observation that "suddenly" is an attempt to build tension that the writer hasn't earned - nice way to put it.
Posted by: Robyn Hood Black | November 22, 2011 at 07:00 AM
Great tip, Bruce. I always do a search in Word for "just" and "only" when I've finished a manuscript. "Suddenly" I've managed to stay away from!
Posted by: Barbara Jean | November 21, 2011 at 04:47 PM
That IS good advice! Thank you! :) e
Posted by: Elizabeth Dulemba | November 16, 2011 at 04:47 AM