Leaving Out the Parts that People Skip: 3 Ways to Write More Exciting Fiction

Elmore Leonard said to “leave out the parts that people skip” when you write. Read 3 ways to do just that.

Nothing better than a good book. Nothing worse than a boring one.

How do you write those exciting books that readers love? There’s a whole lot more to it than fits in a blog post, but three important tips will help you follow Elmore Leonard’s advise and “leave out the parts that people skip.”

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Releasing Aug 1st – A Dog, 3 Cats, and a Dragon

A Dog, 3 Cats, and a Dragon–a collection of short stories by Esther Davis–will be available for purchase August 1st, 2017. This book contains twenty science fiction, horror, dystopia, and fantasy pieces, including several new, never-before-published stories.

UPDATE: A Dog, 3 Cats, and a Dragon now on Amazon

Cover For A Dog, 3 Cats, and a Dragon by Esther Davis

“Why do we read? To taste new worlds. Worlds of magic and wonder, of fear and suspense, and of the secret chambers of the human heart. Whether it wanders the far reaches of the galaxy or hides in our neighbor’s basement, this creature called fiction ensnares our minds and teaches us truths real life never could. Continue reading “Releasing Aug 1st – A Dog, 3 Cats, and a Dragon”