The basic human senses are: seeing, hearing, touch, smell and taste. However, don’t forget the many other senses we have,…

Showing creates mental pictures, it is interactive and participatory because it forces the reader to deduce the facts for himself….

Whenever possible, use SAID. Whenever possible, make the dialogue do the work and provide enough context (e.g. with gestures) to…

The pace should quicken when there is action and suspense, and slow down when there are moments of calm. Controlling…

Flashbacks The flash-back golden rule: Memories are not for reminiscing. They serve to navigate the present! Use these to move…

How to describe laughter Ha ha (sarcastic) Haha (polite) Ha. (unmeant bored) Ha! (exclamation) Hehe (immature, sly) Hahaha (genuine) Haha……