Cast a Wide Net by Sandra Merville Hart
Are you a writer who feels discouraged by rejections? Sandra Hart offers some wise advice and encouragement to keep trying. We would love to hear your comments!
Read MoreMystery vs Murky by Aaron Gansky
Authors, particularly new ones, struggle with how much information to give and when to give it. Aaron Gansky offers tips on how to write stories that have mystery that isn’t murky. Welcome Aaron!
Read MoreMake Your Story World Come Alive
One of the key elements to any work of fiction is the setting. Believable creation of the story world is every bit as important as the character creation, and in fact, the setting can often function very much like a character in the way it captivates and draws the reader in. The most important thing a writer can accomplish with their setting is to make the reader think they live there.
Read MoreCharacters Are Like Children
It seems that if you’re the one doing the writing that the characters you create should behave the way you would like. That’s not always the case! If you’re a fiction writer, I would love to hear about your experiences with characters!
Read MoreNailing Your Character’s Personality
How do you take the characters in your head and turn them into believable people on the page? This week we will look at some practical questions to ask yourself about the imaginary people that inhabit your writer’s mind. Nailing your character’s personality will make your story come to life in the minds of your readers.
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