by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt I’ve talked with various writers in recent weeks, both one on one and in groups, and the topic of layering emotion into our novels keeps coming …
Men Are Not Women With a Beard
by Patricia Bradley, @PTBradley1 Writing from the male POV is more than slapping a beard or mustache on a character. Trust me, I know. It’s easier for me than a lot …
Five Hacks to Bring Your Character to Life
By Janine Rosch, @janinerosche Maybe you’ve heard it: the tale of the dreaded “cardboard” character. There is nothing especially likable or unique about them. They are never embraced by the …
5 Emotional Tips for Writing Men’s Feelings
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell On September 11, 2001, the myth that men are less emotional than women was shattered. Neurologists and other specialists were stunned as men’s voices rose with …
Creating Motivations and Conflicts in Characters
by Hallee Bridgeman, @halleeb I am in the process of writing three books that are due to my publisher on September 1st. I finished book 1 on February 4th, spent the next …