Author Archives: Frank Fiordalisi

In the course of writing, we often search for the proper way to express the feelings of a character. It may be tragedy, joy, or a simple daily experience that defines the moment, but the hunt for the right word or phrase to convey that sentiment may not achieve a … Read More

Michelangelo once said:      “Trifles make perfection       but perfection is no trifle.” A few small details can lead to long strides on becoming a better writer. Tried and true tenets—show don’t tell, limit adverbs, use (or don’t use) dialogue tags, active voice not passive voice—are all familiar to most … Read More