How to Write Real Villains
My newest blog post at There And Draft Again is up! As usual it is written with fantasy writers in mind, but I think this post more so than others can apply outside the genre. Villains are always the weak link in stories and I feel this post could help writers mold their villains into believable, […]
Favorite Couples
I wanted to write this blog for Valentine’s Day, but time got away from me so you’re getting it now! These are my favorite couples (canon or not—yes you read that right) from books, television, movies and animation. Generally, I enjoy these couples because of how they enhance each others best characteristics, challenge each other […]
First Draft Myths
Over the holidays, I finished up the first draft of my newest story, and realized when I was done that people tend to have misconceptions about those preliminary versions. There’s a lot of expectations and assumptions that readers and authors can sometimes feel as they read a work in progress. I thought it might be […]
On the Lighter Side
Have you ever read something so cut and dry that it’s like slogging through a pile of cow pies? Even if you like the story concept? We’ve all been there. It happens. Humor is what makes good stories great and helps give the narrative heart. It creates a sense of voice, for one thing (which […]
Pitch Wars Mentee 2014
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