Space on the Page: On Emphasis in Fiction

Some basic (but useful?) craft advice

I started this newsletter to explore counterintuitive or underdiscussed writing advice—see a defensive of adverbs, a look at invisible writing constraints, etc.—however, at some points I’ll be covering well-worn territory. And today is one of those days. So, fair warning. Basic and boring craft advice ahead!

Specifically, I’m going to talk about emphasis…