Category Archives: Author tips
Characters are the backbone of every story. It follows that they must be developed. More, they must be believable. So, how do I develop believable characters, you ask? Here’s a list of ideas: Research your characters. You can do … Continue reading
I have enormous respect for authors of reference books for other writers. There is one in particular that I go to time and again—The Pocket Muse by Monica Wood. If you are having difficulty beginning your novel, or if you’re … Continue reading
There are several wonderful methods for developing a story. The one I have found most useful is The Snowflake Method by Randy Ingermanson (aka The Snowflake Guy). Why do I find this one of the best methods out there? Because … Continue reading
Just the title of this blog is enough to make me want to go take a nap. I mean, really, this is awfully technical stuff for a creative writer. (Do I hear an “AMEN?”) Still, they are the only way … Continue reading
Once I had a ‘space to call my own’ for writing, I realized I needed to surround myself with items that inspired me to write. This is personal to each of us. For the sake of this blog, I’ll list … Continue reading