Author Interview: Carol Keen
Welcome back for another author origin story! Today I'm happy to introduce Carol Keen, a coffee-loving novelist who just wants to share her stories: Hi, and thanks for your willingness to appear on my blog. I'm looking forward to sharing your knowledge and advice with the rest of the world [...]
The Nine Plots: Character vs. Character
Photo Credit Two weeks ago I introduced the idea of nine main fiction plot points. When you decide to write a novel, you'll need to decide the main conflict for your character - who (or what) will come against your character to keep the story moving forward? Today [...]
5 Ways to Make Your Story Come Alive by Rose Vanderley
Photo Credit Beginning writer problems: how much scenery does one put in? how much background information? How much of the character's thought process? I personally struggle with this problem, but there are many tips for helping writers learn to bring their scenes to life. Here are some of [...]
The Nine Plots
When it comes to the driving force of a novel, there are two main factors – plot and character. As much as I love good character development, I’d like to take some time to focus on plot. Though there have been millions of books published throughout the ages, there are [...]
Author Interview: Sharyn Kopf
I love author interviews, but this month is extra special because Sharyn Kopf is a friend I've known for several years. She's an amazing writing, having dabbled in many forms, including her debut novel Spinstered. Here's what it's like to chat with my friend Sharyn. Tell us a little about yourself. [...]