by admin | Jul 28, 2020 | Author Advice, Write A Book, Writing Tips
It’s not all about sex, is it? Maybe not. Discover how a sexy scene can amplify character, conflict, emotion, and plot. by admin | Jul 27, 2020 | Author Advice, Write A Book, Writing Tips
Check out my new book! Check out my new blog! Those kinds of posts on Instagram, Twitter, and FaceBook don’t work! Why? Because they are boring and don’t provide any hint about why someone needs to check out or click the link. Writing a teaser and/or... by admin | Jul 26, 2020 | Author Advice, Write A Book, Writing Tips
“How do I improve characterization? What does that mean?” I hear new writers asking this almost daily. Many beginner writers struggle with how to improve characterization. In fact, new writers often don’t quite understand exactly what that means or... by admin | Jul 25, 2020 | Author Advice, Write A Book, Writing Tips
Violence! We love it! In many genres, it’s 100% necessary. It can also be symbolic. Or not. Violence may be: thematic biblical Shakespearean allegorical transcendent metaphoric a plot device: ( Most action-adventure movies.) symbolic gratuitous In... by admin | Jul 24, 2020 | Author Advice, Write A Book, Writing Tips
A steep hill, a raging river, a putrid swamp– topography can reveal character, plot, emotion, conflict, and theme. Discover the power of topography. Symbols matter. Topography can be more than just the physical setting or location of your novel. It can reveal...