Yesterday, in Doctor’s Notes, I talked about connecting the reader to the character by showing the appropriate emotions. But what if you have a tough guy, like my Rafe Noble, …
Dr’s Notes: Sympathy is not enough
By all accounts, I should love the new television show, the Bionic Woman (Jamie Sommers). I enjoy seeing a woman who knows a few self-defense moves, and someone who faces …
Ask the Doc: How do I decide what scenes to put in the book?
Rachel here: Have you heard “let the action unfold on stage” while studying the craft of writing? If not, you have now. (smile) On stage means “on the page.” As …
Book Therapists Pick: Marian Keyes
The greatest ways to grow as a writer is by reading. I spent a summer reading selections from the NY Times Best Seller List. Now, not all of them were …
Prescriptions: Listen To Me! Ephiphany Week 4
By now, you should have figured out how to make your character suffer, and what his Black Moment is going to look like (and if not, that’s okay – just …