by David Rawlings, @DavidJRawlings I find characters memorable when they have a certain something that stays with me when they’re gone. That doesn’t mean they’ve got the stereotypical chiseled jaw and swept …
Line Edits: Taking Your Novel from Mediocre to Marvelous
by Rachel D. Russell, @RDRussellWrites I recently completed my first line edits on a manuscript. I won’t even venture a guess as to how my editor’s mind can keep track of all …
It’s All About Character
by Katherine Reay, @Katherine_Reay Our ability to engage our readers comes down to the characters we share with them. Compelling characters make a rich and rewarding story — and keep readers wanting …
Sketching Scenes
Sarah Sundin, @sarahsundin Ever had one of your characters shake someone’s hand—but a few sentences earlier he was carrying a huge box? Ever had a scene filled with cute banter—but nothing …
Writing Challenge: Write A Book In A Month
by Alena Wendall, @alenawendall Has your writing been lagging? Not motivated to finish or keep going? How about a challenge? You game? I’m going to write a book during the month of …