100 Writing Tips from Chuck Wendig

[Brian G Turner]

http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2015/08/04/100-random-storytelling-thoughts-and-tips-starting-now/

 

[KyleAW]

Going to have a quick read...

 

[Boneman]

That's quite amazing really... I like it!

 

[KyleAW]

Should be more like the 100 commandments of writing.

THOU SHALL MAKE THE READER CARE!

Edit: Possibly the best two bullet points I have ever read...

25. Humor is the hardest emotion to get right. Here’s a tip: don’t treat it like humor. Humor is funniest when the characters don’t find it funny. They’re not telling jokes. They’re not self-aware of the humor or the absurdity. To them, it’s dreadfully serious. Sure, YOU think it’s funny that they’re fighting a bunny rabbit with giant human nipples for eyes and loud, eruptive fart sounds every time it attacks, but THEY don’t think it’s funny and in fact they’re probably really terrified.

26. Do not write any scenes involving bunny rabbits with giant human nipples or farts. What is wrong with you. Why would you do that? Don’t listen to me. Don’t listen to anything I’m saying.