Let the Story Unfold #AuthorToolboxBlogHop
Writers should not unload all the information about their characters in one place in their stories. Readers do not want to see a who’s who bio for every character …
Writers should not unload all the information about their characters in one place in their stories. Readers do not want to see a who’s who bio for every character …
Oooo, secrets! Let me think. Something readers would never know from my work. I don’t know if this counts as a secret, but I’m afraid of edges. As in falling …
When writing gurus talk about voice in a story, they are referring to the narrator’s voice, the protagonist’s voice, the person telling the story. And many times this has a …
Rituals to help me get into the writing zone? I don’t know if these are rituals, per se. But chocolate and a fresh hot pot of tea go a long …
Getting the reader to care about your protagonist is important to the success of your novel or memoir. Yes, the action of the story is important, but if the reader …
In my little corner of the world in my home, we are well. Thank you, God! I’ve had four writing presentations at area libraries and assisted living homes cancelled so …
Revising a manuscript can be a nightmare, or it can be a calm reevaluation of your story. I know, I know. To combine the word calm with writer …
What an interesting question. I guess the problem with answering this question is; I don’t consider any of my personal family’s traditions or customs …
Finding comp titles for the novels or memoirs you are creating is important for a few reasons. First, seeking similar titles helps the writer actually see what has been published …
My family camping photographs of national and state parks, in caves or mighty forests or on mountains or rivers and lakes have inspired many an adventure short story. You …