The Rhythm of Fiction
A Toolbox for Editors and Writers
Learn how to control the rhythm of fictionThis course teaches line editors and authors how use rhythm to elevate a sentence. Discover how to evoke mood, increase readability and convey meaning – without wasting a word.
By the time you’ve completed this course, you’ll understand: > What sentence-level rhythm is > Why varying rhythm makes prose more readable > How rhythm shows rather than tells mood > Why rhythm always trumps rulebooks > The literary rhythmic tools available > How to use rhythm to structure a sentence > How to build tension and offer release > How to create dramatic emphasis > How to craft suspense |
Is this course a good fit for you?This course is for you if you're one of the following:
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WebinarWebinar-based line-craft tuition
Watch and learn how to infuse sentences with rhythm using recognized literary tools. |
BookMy flagship line-editing book
Get a free digital copy of Editing Fiction at Sentence Level, my most popular craft book. |
Resources Quick access to craft tools
Access these links to hone your sentence-level writing and self-editing skills. |
Closed captionsAccessible even if you can't hear
Follow what I'm saying by toggling on the closed captions/subtitles embedded in the webinar. |
TranscriptFor when you want to read
Download a PDF containing all the slides, each with its own word-for-word transcript. |
BookletConscious language resources
Discover a bank of tools to help you write and edit with representation and respect in mind. |
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