You know you should try writing your story in first v. third point of view, but for some reason, you Continue Reading
February 20, 2013
2 Dialogue Tips from Studying SitComs: Just Spit it Out
I learned that Sit-Coms just spit it out. On one episode of Everybody Loves Raymond, Raymond's Continue Reading
November 7, 2012
4 Things a Character List Reveals about Your Novel
I am working on a series proposal and have been asked for a list of characters. Wow, what a lot you Continue Reading
August 15, 2012
10 Body Language Tricks for Deeper Characterization
I've written before about the importance of using strong body language for your characters. The Continue Reading
June 29, 2012
My Character is Like a (Fill in the Blank)
Stuck on character? Use a simile. My character is like a shark: sleek, aggressive, willing Continue Reading
January 27, 2012
Before and After: Reveal Character
IN the on-going series of Thinking Like a Writer, everyone can recite the plot diagram of rising Continue Reading
January 17, 2012
Everything is Worse and Worse
Is 750 words per day getting easier or harder? January 2012 is a month when I am making a commitment Continue Reading
January 11, 2012
Give Your Character Something to Hold
I am trying to keep up with my friend, Charlie, who has ridden his bike over 25 miles a day for over Continue Reading
January 9, 2012
Subtext: What is this Story Really About?
I'm on a 4 day streak, after messing up a 36 day streak of writing daily on 750words.com. Sigh. Why Continue Reading
January 8, 2012
How Old is Your Character?
This month, I am trying to Think Like a Writer and write 750 words a day, practicing my writing, Continue Reading
