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Roadside Picnic - Book REVIEW

3/31/2021

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Roadside Picnic Book Review, Matthew Dewey, The Penned Sleuth, It’s been a while since I read anything other than my students and my own writing. When returning to the hobby, not many books came to mind. Luckily, the one I chose was exactly what I needed. A grim atmosphere made harsh and interesting with the inclusion of sinister scientific anomalies; the Strugatsky brothers did not disappoint.  With that said, welcome to my disorganised and somewhat biased review on Roadside Picnic!
It’s been a while since I read anything other than my students and my own writing. When returning to the hobby, not many books came to mind. Luckily, the one I chose was exactly what I needed. A grim atmosphere made harsh and interesting with the inclusion of sinister scientific anomalies; the Strugatsky brothers did not disappoint.

With that said, welcome to my disorganised and somewhat biased review on Roadside Picnic!

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How to Write a Good Plot Twist - Writing a Good Book

3/24/2021

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How to Write a Good Plot Twist, Writing a Good Book, Matthew Dewey, The Penned Sleuth, Plot twists have been a favourite in many genres, from mystery, to thriller, to general fiction. By creating a plot twist that successfully surprises the reader, the writer has done an excellent job of weaving a story, employing subtle distraction and made great use of misdirection. I will be showing you how to plan and write a plot twist of your own.  Let’s jump into it!
Plot twists have been a favourite in many genres, from mystery, to thriller, to general fiction. By creating a plot twist that successfully surprises the reader, the writer has done an excellent job of weaving a story, employing subtle distraction and made great use of misdirection. I will be showing you how to plan and write a plot twist of your own.

Let’s jump into it!

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Writing Good Fight Scenes - Writing a Good Book

3/17/2021

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How to Write Good Fight Scenes, Writing a Good Book, Matthew Dewey, The Penned Sleuth, Ah, fight scenes. What is supposed to be exciting for the reader can turn out to be a difficult balancing act for the writer. In theory, a fight scene seems incredible, but on paper, it can easily be too short, or too long, or too detailed, or not detailed enough. In essence, most fight scenes today are written poorly, coming off as boring, confusing or not impactful.  Scary? Absolutely, but here’s how to write them with ease!
Ah, fight scenes. What is supposed to be exciting for the reader can turn out to be a difficult balancing act for the writer. In theory, a fight scene seems incredible, but on paper, it can easily be too short, or too long, or too detailed, or not detailed enough. In essence, most fight scenes today are written poorly, coming off as boring, confusing or not impactful.

Scary? Absolutely, but here’s how to write them with ease!

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How to Write Good Side Characters - Writing a Good Book

3/10/2021

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How to Write Good Side Characters, Writing a Good Book, Matthew Dewey, The Penned Sleuth, Side characters, one of the most useful tools in fiction writing. Supporting characters present the writer with an opportunity to not only create smaller stories to make your book more interesting, but also develop main characters and add to the world of your creation. Afterall, a well-written side story can make your already great story better. The challenge is making good use of this writing tool.  Time some essential tips on writing good side characters!
Side characters, one of the most useful tools in fiction writing. Supporting characters present the writer with an opportunity to not only create smaller stories to make your book more interesting, but also develop main characters and add to the world of your creation. Afterall, a well-written side story can make your already great story better. The challenge is making good use of this writing tool.

Time for some essential tips on writing good side characters!

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How to Write Good Dialogue - Writing a Good Book

3/3/2021

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How to Write Good Dialogue, Writing a Good Book, Matthew Dewey, The Penned Sleuth, Writing a good dialogue should be as easy as having a conversation with your best friend. Words should come to mind in an instant, flow together and make sense. The real niggle that many writers encounter is realism. Realism is hard to maintain without going off topic, or breaking character, yet it can be done.  So, let’s go over how to write some good dialogue!
Writing a good dialogue should be as easy as having a conversation with your best friend. Words should come to mind in an instant, flow together and make sense. The real niggle that many writers encounter is realism. Realism is hard to maintain without going off topic, or breaking character, yet it can be done.

So, let’s go over how to write some good dialogue!

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