Style/Technique
By Ginny Wiehardt, About.com Guide to Fiction Writing
Throughout your writing career, questions of style and technique will remain crucial to your success as a writer, no matter how much experience you accrue. These articles, book reviews, and interviews will help you continue to develop your craft, whether you write short stories, novels, or both.
Articles on Style and Technique
It's always worthwhile to review the elements of fiction -- and at times it's essential in order to move ahead with a story. While some of the articles below are particular to novel or short story writing, others pertain to the craft of fiction as a whole.
- Your Writing Style
- Effective Modifiers
- Figurative Language
- Mixed Metaphors
- Short Story Rules
- Writer's Block
Advice from Writers
Experienced writers have a wealth of information to share about craft, publishing, and self-promotion whether you encounter them in interviews, books, or the classroom.

