The 5 Ps: Prose: Writing Good Prose in Fiction
The Novelry on Writing
Intro
Tara and Urban introduce The Next Big Story prize and outline the five elements of a great story.
Writing prose in fiction is all about using your unique voice. In this final bonus episode of The Novelry on Writing, authors Tara Conklin and Urban Waite dive into:
✍️ How to avoid overwriting
✍️ Tips for writing dialogue
✍️ Writing prompts to get you started
How are you telling your story? Submit your work to The Next Big Story prize, where you could win $100,000 for the best first three pages of a novel. T&Cs apply—see website for details.
Perfect for fiction writers seeking to enhance their novel openings and craft a setting that captivates readers. Whether you’re a new writer or have a few books under your belt, these writing tips will help you craft more engaging story beginnings and make your first three pages stand out.
Thanks for tuning in, and happy writing! 🖋️
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:00 What is Prose?
04:18 How to Avoid Overwriting
05:18 Clichés
07:07 The Next Big Story Prize
07:38 Writing Dialogue in Prose
09:28 Concrete Tips for Writing Prose
11:26 Writing Prompts
Guest Bios
Tara Conklin is the New York Times bestselling author of The House Girl and The Last Romantics, selected by the Today Show Book Club, Barnes & Noble Book Club, Target Book Club, and as a No.1 Indie Next Pick and Amazon Best Book of the Month. Her most recent novel is Community Board.
Urban Waite’s novels have been published in over 40 countries, translated into 12 languages, and optioned for film. Their accolades include Indie Next Picks, Amazon Editors’ Picks, nominations for the New Mexico/Arizona Book Award, and Kirkus Review Hit List selections. Urban’s debut novel, The Terror of Living, catapulted him to international acclaim, earning praise from literary giants Stephen King, Daniel Woodrell, and Michael Koryta.
Resources
Check out these blog posts for more insight on how to write a compelling story:
Life of Pi Author Explores the 5 Ps of Good Writing
Could You Write The Next Big Story?
How to Create a Clean Writing Style
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