Character Development in Fiction Writing There are many books and articles about how to develop your characters with some 'tricks of trade' but it all boils down to a few key things to remember to add. They are tried and true - have been the success of many great stories for centuries. The character has to feel real. Give him/her … Continue reading Developing Characters In Fiction
Spending More Time Writing (Authors stressed by multi-tasking)
Writers of fiction want to create a world and live in it. They live to write every detail of the world they envision knowing they will most likely edit much of the prose out. When we're not writing we are thinking about our stories, sometimes even having conversations in our heads with our most vocal … Continue reading Spending More Time Writing (Authors stressed by multi-tasking)
Turn Dreams Into Goals: Four Basic Steps Needed
Dreams vs Goals (Never give up on your dream) There is a difference and a correlation between the two. Let’s begin with definitions, eliminating the useless words so we can concentrate on the true meanings intended: DREAM : a series of thoughts, visions, or feelings that happen during sleep : an idea or vision that … Continue reading Turn Dreams Into Goals: Four Basic Steps Needed
You Can Re-Launch and Continue to Grow as a Writer
My debut novel was launched awhile ago, but I decided to make the story into a serial. After having an outside source review my debut book and marketing strategy, I decided to re-write the original book before I continued on the serial path. Some may say "you launched too soon" and they would be right. I … Continue reading You Can Re-Launch and Continue to Grow as a Writer
8 Simple Steps to Help You Write
There are simple steps you can take to help you attain your writing goals and create good habits. Setting up a daily goal is a great tool to evaluate your progress. Evaluate your schedule and make a realistic daily word count goal that is attainable with your scheduled writing time. Then use these 8 steps to help … Continue reading 8 Simple Steps to Help You Write