By Janine Rosch, @janinerosche Maybe you’ve heard it: the tale of the dreaded “cardboard” character. There is nothing especially likable or unique about them. They are never embraced by the …
5 Emotional Tips for Writing Men’s Feelings
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell On September 11, 2001, the myth that men are less emotional than women was shattered. Neurologists and other specialists were stunned as men’s voices rose with …
What’s Wrong With My Manuscript?
by Alena Wendall, @alenawendall There comes a time in every writer’s life when we face the question: What’s wrong with my manuscript? “What’s wrong?” is not a bad question. We strive to …
Harnessing the Power of a Kiss
by Bethany Turner, @SeeBethanyWrite I recently received what is quite possibly the most fun and exciting invitation I have ever received as an author. It was an invitation to speak …
Creating Motivations and Conflicts in Characters
by Hallee Bridgeman, @halleeb I am in the process of writing three books that are due to my publisher on September 1st. I finished book 1 on February 4th, spent the next …