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July 9, 2015August 26, 2015 JES HaysBlatherings, The Birth of a Novel

A Day in the Life: Carmela

Carmela’s day starts early. She’s got to cook her own family’s breakfast before she leaves for Chance and Kye’s house. Fortunately, the lads usually sleep late, so she’s got a little […]

April 5, 2015April 13, 2015 JES HaysCharacters, On Writing, Plot

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 […]

July 28, 2014 JES HaysShort-Shorts

Short-Shorts: Name Your Characters

  HERE is a nice little collection of ways you can come up with unique character names, by our friends at WikiHow.

September 27, 2013December 2, 2013 JES HaysDialogue

5 Dialogue Tips

For some writers, dialogue flows easily onto the page; for others, it’s an agonizing battle to find just the right words. Here are some tips for writing convincing dialogue. Know […]

July 3, 2013December 2, 2013 JES HaysCharacters, Tips and Tricks

5 Tips for Creating Characters

Every author faces this hurdle: how to create lifelike characters who catch the reader’s interest. Here are a few tricks and tips you might be able to use: Pay attention! […]

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