by DiAnn Mills, @diannmills Exploring our character’s whims gives the writer insight into juicy morsels of personality and unusual plot points. Those impulses, sudden desires, and uncharacteristic actions make our characters …
Characters—Making an Impression
Sarah Sundin, @sarahsundin One of the benefits of driving the carpool was eavesdropping on my kids. Here is a conversation I overheard between my daughter and her best friend when they …
Emotions and Vegetables
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell Sometimes, I get really sad. People who study this sadness call it depression. I don’t feel depressed, it’s just what doctors call it. When I’m feeling …
NaNoWriMo Help: What to do when your brain is tangled…
It’s day 5. Is your brain tangled yet? If you’re not trying to write a book in a month, then disregard the above sentence. Because hopefully your brain IS NOT …
Why Exhaustion is Good for Your Fictional Characters
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt Are you looking for a catalyst to change the characters in your novel? Here’s a piece of advice for you: Exhaust your characters. I’m not talking …