Revising the Outline

When do you start revising your novel? I start by revising the first draft of my novel's plot Continue Reading

5 Resources for First Drafts of Novels

Need help on the first draft of your novel? Here are some great resources. Planning or Continue Reading

Sports: Passionate characters

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Sports books are action-oriented, fast-paced and full of memorable characters; but the core of a Continue Reading

5 Secrets about your Characters’ Secrets

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What is your character's deepest, darkest secret? What is it that s/he doesn't want anyone to Continue Reading

5 Questions about Characters’ Desires

I want to win a race!

What does your character want more than anything else? Sharpen and deepen the desires of your major Continue Reading

5 Tips on Character Descriptions

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Great Character Descriptions come from Unique Characters Do you want a great example of unusual Continue Reading

15 Days to Stronger Characters

You need tips on "how to write a novel" or "how to revise a novel." Start here with ideas on how to Continue Reading

Novel Diagnosis–Characters

Novel Diagnosis Series Introduction Characters Dialogue Scenes Voice VoiceRevisited Plot Please Continue Reading