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There are endless learning resources out there for writers: how-to books, blogs, forums, critique groups, writing workshops … you get my point. All of these have merit. Critique groups/partners in particular are vital because we as writers are so married to our plot and characters it’s impossible to be objective. Not to mention we’ve read … Read the rest →
My critique partner calls it “organic writing.” Experts have coined it “pantsing,” as in, writing by the seat of your pants. Many writers (and I was once one of these) believe that sitting down with only an idea and letting the creative juices flow is the best way to write a quality novel. Some have … Read the rest →
While I love all three of my main characters, I have a soft spot for my creeper. He’s polite, charming, and well-spoken. He doesn’t want to hurt anyone – he just wants his life to be as it once was. In order to write a great antagonist, we as writers have to create empathy for … Read the rest →
When I first began the journey of writing, I had no clue what I was doing. An idea had been swimming around in my head, so I sat down and started fleshing it out. I really thought I had something people would want to read: a unique location, a great antagonist, a suspenseful plot, and … Read the rest →
