by Dalyn J. Weller, @dalynweller Story is powerful. It’s timeless and universal. Stories are more than entertainment, they are our teachers, and characters are the vehicles into the lessons. I write …
Historical Fiction: Research Tips
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell Research is a kingly or queenly quest. You’re the hero in a foggy hallway filled with doors. You open one at a time to see what …
Finding the Quirky in the Mundane
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 …
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 …
Your Characters Live On
by Marie Wells Coutu, @mwcoutu To write realistic stories your readers will love, your characters must have a life before and after the story you’re telling. Writers learn early the importance …