Writing Roots Writing Roots

Take eloquence out and wring its neck. - Paul Verlaine

If you need an attribution, use ‘said.’ If you must use something different for the occasional question, you could throw in ‘asked’ for variety, but not too often. - Eleanore D. Trumkiewicz

Overusing ‘said’ as a dialogue tag can become a thorn in the reader’s side instead of allowing them to focus on what’s actually being discussed. - Moriah Richard

Never underestimate the power of the first chapter, first paragraph, and first line. - Melissa Ferguson

It’s not about how many words you write, but how good those words are. - Oliver Markus Malloy

What I’ve learned about writing is that sometimes less is more, while often more is grander. And both are true. - Richelle E Goodrich

As a reader, when I start reading a prologue, I’m usually impatient to get to chapter one. But by the end of a good prologue, I’m wondering about the subsequent story and excited to see how the event fits into the rest of the plot. - Meg LaTorre