Rachel here: Have you heard “let the action unfold on stage” while studying the craft of writing? If not, you have now. (smile) On stage means “on the page.” As …
Prescriptions: Listen To Me! Ephiphany Week 4
By now, you should have figured out how to make your character suffer, and what his Black Moment is going to look like (and if not, that’s okay – just …
Self Therapy: Bringing Setting to Life
Let’s talk setting. I mentioned in my notes yesterday about setting taking on a voice. It’s important for your book to have a setting that is alive, and contribures to …
Doctor’s Notes: Giving Place a Voice
I watched We are Marshall last night. Great movie – loved it, and even down to the outright frightening 1970’s styles. It a nutshell, it’s the story of Marshall University …
Ask the Doc: Chick verses Women’s Fiction
Here’s a question that’s come to My Book Therapy: “What is the difference between Chick LIt and WF, and how can I decide what genre to use for my book?” …