Color Symbolism

Color your novel fabulous! 10 colors and what they symbolize. 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,...

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...