Ah... that empty screen or fresh piece of paper, just waiting to accept your words. Writing is everyone’s dream job isn’t it? Well, some days it is and some days it can feel like the seventh...
Category: Writing
No one can guarantee that a book will become a best seller but there are several strategies to increase a writer’s chance. Writing is a way for someone to present their inner thoughts to the...
As the author of 11 novels, I’ve learned some effective techniques for creating memorable characters. Developing characters that are realistic and evoke emotions in the reader is key to writing...
Ever love a movie in the theater . . . only to be disappointed when you watch it on TV? It’s the same with ebooks and print. They’re different media like movies and TV. Yet most of us write an...
In part 1 of this post, I gave you a couple of ideas of how to build tension in your story. Here are a few more ideas. Intentionally avoid the expected (the “elephant in the room”). You know...
Think of the last time you felt stressed. Maybe you were stuck in traffic. You had to inch along a few seconds at a time only to slam on the brakes multiple times. Horns were honking and you could...