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Writing fight scenes

Writing Habits and Practices How To Start a Fight Scene (FightWrite™)

This month, trained fighter and author Carla Hoch discusses how knowing the “why” of a fight scene helps us start them on the page.

Resources Breaking Down a Literary Fight Scene (FightWrite™)Carla Hoch

Resources How to Start Your Fight Scene (FightWrite™)Carla Hoch

Character Creating the Most Dangerous Character in the Room (FightWrite™)Carla Hoch

Resources Packing a Punch With Your Fight Scene Without Punching or Kicking (FightWrite™)Carla Hoch

Resources Fight Tips for the New Year (FightWrite™)Carla Hoch

Resources Writing Two-Sword Style Fighting (FightWrite™)Carla Hoch

Resources Cues of Attack (FightWrite™)Carla Hoch

Writing Techniques Fight Scene Edit: Embrace the Red (FightWrite™)Carla Hoch

Writing Techniques Writing Scenes With Sparring: FightWrite™Carla Hoch

Writing Techniques The Impact of Blood on a Fight: FightWrite™Carla Hoch

Writing Techniques Dislocating a Thumb to Escape Handcuffs: FightWrite™Carla Hoch

Writing Techniques Critiquing a Fight Scene From Start to Finish: FightWrite™Carla Hoch

Writing Techniques A Scrimmage in Skirts: SMART Tips for Writing Female-Forward Fight and Action Scenes in Historical Fiction Alison Goodman

Writing Techniques 10 Myths Writers Shouldn’t Believe About Fighting: FightWrite™Carla Hoch

Writing Techniques How to Punch—For Writers: FightWrite™Carla Hoch

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