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 …
When it feels overwhelming…
I watched 6 hours of New Girl yesterday. Not necessarily on purpose. Yesterday morning, we took our kids to the airport, our epic two week family vacation in Florida, over. …
Hindsight is 2020
by Tari Faris, @FarisTari It is that time of year again. School supplies fill the shelves, everything feels new, and my kids are headed off to a new year of …