Q: My most vexing issue is figuring out how to tighten the noose (build the suspense) toward the end of the novel leading up to the climax scene. A: Don’t …
Prescriptions: How to Hook your reader Wk 2
This week we’re going to continue with: How to hook your reader on the first page! To review, two weeks ago we talked about the HOOK, and how the hook …
Thanksgiving Prescription
I woke up this morning to a memory. Twenty years ago, I met my husband’s family for the first time. They’re an…exuberant bunch. Loud, with lots of love to go …
Doctor’s Notes: Make that Scene Pop!
What makes a great scene stand out? Is it dialogue? Action? How about setting? All those components create a great scene, but I believe the one element that makes a …
Ask the Doc: Creating Meaningful Action
Q: You talk about meaningful action behind dialogue. How do I get my story to flow? Dialogue comes naturally for me. But how do I make meaningful action seem natural? …