As you begin to write each scene, determining the character goals is essential, but without stakes the goals will have no impact on your reader. What are stakes? Stakes are …
Quick Skills: NaNoWriMo Scene Starter Infographic
Sally asked me for a Scene Starter Graphic to help her as she builds her scenes for NaNoWriMo. If you haven’t joined the MBT WriMo Celebration yet, sign up for …
Featured Fiction Presents: Susan Meissner
Today we will take a look at the novel of another of our esteemed Fraiser judges… Susan Meissner and her book The Girl in the Glass. Q: Susan, can you tell us …
Dealing With Disappointment: Part 4: By the Bootstraps
We’ve come a long way in these last few weeks. I know some of you have received wonderful news of an offer from an agent or editor. Others have new …
Storytelling vs. Backstory
We’re continuing to blog questions from blog readers and MBT Voices. If you have a question, be sure to email me at Rachel@mybooktherapy.com. So, here’s today’s question. Q: How do …