If I asked you why you used bookends, what would you say? Envision that long line of books and how those first six books are staying in place … but …
The What and Why of Writing: The Ds
I was discussing another writer’s story idea with her, and I told her it was time to plot out the “Ds” in the story. “Think bad, badder, baddest,” I suggested. “No …
The What and Why of Writing: Character Values
“It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.” ~Roy Disney (1930-2009), longtime senior executive for The Walt Disney Company Every day we make decisions. And …
5 Quick Tips for Improving the Pacing of Your Novel
The issue of pacing in a novel — whether your story is moving ahead smoothly — came up in my writing group this past week. The question was phrased this …
The Power of the Greatest Fear in crafting a novel!
Want to build a powerful climax to your novel? Harness the Power of the Greatest Fear to bring your character to an external plot climax, as well as an internal …