You want your writing to be thought provoking and fun, so you take the time to think about what will make the most impact on your readers. Still, you wonder just how much your readers will care about the words you are so artfully arranging on the page. To makes sure your readers are invested… Continue reading Will your readers care?
You want your readers to be able to picture the story you are telling them. You want them to be able to look around the setting you’ve chosen as if they’ve actually been there and you want them to think of your characters as old friends. How can you create compelling descriptions to make sure… Continue reading Compelling descriptions
You have spent a lot of time developing your characters. You’ve put together their back story and taken the time to really understand how this has impacted who they are today. You’ve drawn up a lot of stories and scenarios that won’t make it into your writing but have helped you get a better understanding… Continue reading Helping your characters evolve
You want your readers to be able to enjoy your writing and this means there needs to be something of interest that keeps them coming back for more. A villain is often what sets things in motion, so you need to make sure you are able to make this character compelling. Strong villains aren’t just… Continue reading Strong villains
You love to create new characters and find that one of your favorite parts of writing is developing the individuals you have created. However, you know that you can’t just make a person out of thin air, as they will likely need to be connected to the world around them unless your story specifically calls… Continue reading Rounding out your main characters
