Ideas come and go. I’ve learned over the years the initial spark is just that, a spark, not a roaring fire that will burn long enough to write an entire …
Doctor’s Notes: Secret #3 to making our readers cry over our heroes!
I’ve been studying lately secrets to making my characters not only unique, but the kind of heroes that cause readers to cry over them. I’ve discovered three secrets that hold …
Ask the Doc: Finding material for scenes
I have the big picture for my plot ~ but I am stuck on figuring out individual scenes. How do I come up with scenes that don’t drag? Good question! …
Reading Up: Charles Martin
When my agent suggested reading Charles Martin, I bought “The Dead Don’t Dance” right away. I devoured this book. Personally, I think it’s his best. But I haven’t read the …
Perscriptions: Writing Lits III
This is our last week to discuss writing lits. I hope it’s been helpful, even if you don’t write lits. Maybe you found a nuggest of truth for you writing. …