Tag Archive | character
Character Voice – Research by Aurora Jean Alexander
Originally posted on Writer's Treasure Chest:
Picture courtesy of: https://gigaom.com/2014/04/05/why-voice-is-the-next-big-internet-wave/ ? A couple of months ago, visiting a successful and experienced writer friend he told me, he read one of my pieces. I still am honored and flattered he took the time. He has an amazing way of complimenting and encouraging me – but…
A Character Interview with Devereaux from DEVEREAUX COX plus a conversation with author Palessa!
Originally posted on I Love Romance Blog:
Today, we’re doing something a little different. If you remember, we interviewed Tracy Kincaid’s character on September 8th and it was so fun that I thought we may as well make an occasional habit of it. I had the pleasure of meeting Palessa, the author of Devereaux Cox,…
A Perpetual Time Loop Towards a Different Path
Originally posted on Musings of a Mystery Novelist:
Or: Even more quasi-random musings on whatever comes to mind at this very moment (or a few moments ago, as it does take some time for the exact thought to travel from the head through the arms and out from my fingertips). Anyway. In honor (kinda) of…
How to Write a Villain That Readers Will Love to Hate
Darla G. Denton | Author Platform Coach Every story has a villain. While most stories have villains that are generic and somewhat boring others have villains that are creepy and leave you feeling freaked out. The best type of villain, in my opinion, are the ones where you aren’t quite sure if the character is truly […]
Striking the Motherlode
Originally posted on Myths of the Mirror:
image from flightfox.com Well, I have a gift for you today. NO, it’s not a book. Phew! A friend of mine shared a link with me, and when I opened it, I gasped. My knees turned to syrup, and I wiped tears of delight from my eyes. I’d…
Mary Sue Who?
Originally posted on The Official Site of Celeste DeWolfe:
Ah, the sensationalized “Mary Sue.” Chances are, if you’re into writing or art, you’ve heard of the concept. It’s the idea of a character, in this case female, who is an over-the-top type of generic–if that’s at all possible. If you’ve never heard of it before,…
Character. Action. Setting.
Originally posted on Live to Write – Write to Live:
Lucky you! By chance, I pulled two blog spots this week! Photo credit: PeteJackson Yesterday I talked about paring down your words to the bone – which is a message, when boiled down, is simply put as- “get to the point.” Sometimes it’s tough to…
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