Color Symbolism | Part 2

 The magic of symbolism! I bet you can rattle off four different songs that have a color in the title. That’s because color is attached to a spectrum of emotions. Savvy writers know color can symbolize, reveal, and add irony. Color symbolism is fraught with ambiguity...

Write a Great Villain

 How do you write a great villain? A memorable villain. A believable villain. Even a supervillain. What if your villain is the protagonist in the story? ( He is in one of mine.) What character traits make a great villain? Can you make a villain lovable or likable?...

10 Traits Every Writer Needs

 Writing and authoring is hard work! A writer needs more than just creativity, imagination, and an idea to write a novel or story. These 10 traits will help you on your path to success! Which do you have? Do you have the traits and characteristics of a good writer?...

Scene Checklist

Every scene in a novel and story serves a purpose. A scene in a novel needs to advance the plot, provide characterization, and a whole lot more. Are you making the most of each scene? Many beginner writers write scenes that do nothing for a novel. Or the scene does...

Writing Whines

Writers have a lot to complain about. Writing a novel comes with all kinds of problems. There’s so much we have to deal with, manage, learn, and figure out. Many writing and publishing issues we have no control over. Admit it, writers like to whine. That’s...