It’s not enough just to invent a character. You have to breathe life into that imaginary person. Here are five ways you can do this – and how to show […]
Month: April 2015
What is a Scene?
Many writers, especially new writers, have trouble with scenes. They can picture the beginning of their story and the end, but what comes between gets a little hazy. The key […]
Short-Short: The Math
Shawn Coyne’s Story Grid has a great article on the mathematics of storytelling. It’s got everything from how long your book should be to how to break it down into […]
Plot or Character Driven?
Are you a plot-driven or character-driven writer? By this I mean what sorts of stories do you typically write? It all depends on what sorts of questions you ask. Do […]