Yesterday, I talked about the first secret to creating characters that make the reader cry: Compassion. It’s always a challenge to decide what element is most important to lead with …
Doctor’s Notes: Secret #1 to making readers cry over our heroes!
I’ve been studying lately secrets to making my characters not only unique, but heroic – heroes and heroines that live on in our hearts, and will make readers cry over …
Ask the Doc: the Doc Asks You!
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Book Therapist Picks: The Restorer
I have to admit, I didn’t think I was a fantasy reader. One look at a Robert Jordan Wheel of Time book has me in shivers. I just can’t wrap …
Perscriptions: Writing Lits Part 1
During the September 2007 ACFW conference in Dallas, I (Rachel) presented a continuing session on writing Lits. The Book Therapists are bringing those sage lessons to you. 😉 It started …