Yesterday we talked about incorporating the first couple beats of your story into the first Act, and especially the first scene. Today, we’re going to continue the conversation by show …
Ten Reasons why I love the American Christian Fiction Writer’s Annual Conference
(a blog I should have posted on June 10th! Sorry!) 1. I have conversations with people who don’t look at me strangely when I say things like, “I …
So, how do you make it BLACK? (Setting up the Black Moment)
Yesterday we talked about the elements of the Black Moment – gathering up the pieces. Today, let’s put them together! First, you need to start with…The Hint… At …
It’s bad…very very bad. (aka: Crafting the Black Moment!)
I love the black moment in a novel. (or a movie!) I just saw Avatar…(so, spoiler alert!!)) The black moment is when the humans come after the blue people …
The Ten Point Romance
Last week I mentioned that I’d show you how the 10 Points of a Romance fit into developing your story — Instead, we had a lively MBT Chat about it …