by CJ Myerly, @mdippedinink Our characters start with a goal, motivated by good intentions, when conflict arises that sets them off course. In fiction, we plunge our characters into disaster, hoping …
Joy of Drill
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell You might know his name if you study combat and military maneuvers. He’s my friend, and he’s also a tower of folksy wisdom. The other day, …
Confessions of a Romanceaholic
by Angela Ruth Strong, @AngelaRStrong My name is Angela Ruth Strong, and I’m a romanceaholic. I admit it. I love a good love story. Unfortunately, many of them are not …
One Practical Way Authors Can Help Other Authors
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt Authors are busy people. Okay, just about everyone I know is busy. It’s kind of a badge we wear nowadays: I’m busy and I’m proud of …
Mining Your Character’s Physical Features
by DiAnn Mills, @diannmills Writers of all genres explore techniques to reveal their character’s inner traits. Observing the character’s behavior in action and dialogue shows the reader behavior patterns without telling. …