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Character Development: Managing the Large Cast of Characters
Originally posted on Life in the Realm of Fantasy:
This has been a productive summer for me. My sister, who kindly gives all my manuscripts a final reading and critique before I send them off to be line edited, is now reading the novel I accidentally began last November. I have inadvertently started a second…
Writing Character Descriptions that Hook Readers – by Angela Ackerman…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Writers in the Storm: I think we can all agree that characters are the heart of a novel. We build worlds around our story’s cast, spend dozens of hours plundering their psyche to understand needs, motivations, and beliefs, and even envision complete backstories. Then,…
Small ways to incorporate your writing into every day, even when you don’t feel like writing
Originally posted on M.L. Davis Writer:
When it comes to writing, forming a habit is vital. And writing a little every day is enough. But there’s no denying we all have days when we don’t feel like writing, when we can’t find our words. These days can leave you feeling guilty, or wishing you…
How to Build an ARC Review Team for your Book Launch – by Dave Chesson…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Anne R. Allen: As authors, we need reviews. There’s no way of getting around it. While it doesn’t appear that reviews directly affect things like the Amazon algorithm, reviews are still a crucial tool to sell books. For example, if you’re trying to choose…
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