Take the 2021 Reading Challenge
Unlocking the Past: American History A 2021 Reading Challenge I've noticed over the years that many avid readers like to participate in reading challenges. Well this year, I decided to create my own and make it a giveaway opportunity. Since historical fiction/romance...
A New Short Story
It's hard to believe, but last month I turned in my first manuscript to my publisher for editing. As always, God's timing is perfect. I turned in my manuscript on a Wednesday and that Friday, my mother-in-law ended up in the hospital. It's been a few whirlwind weeks...
Research: Love It or Hate It, You Gotta Do It
This month's "From the Author's Desk" is a long post about researching for your novel that I wrote for another blog meant to help other writers. I wanted to post it here too, so I could include it in my For Writer's Tab. I hope you'll find it an interesting look a the...
Getting into Character
Have you ever wondered about how authors come up with characters? I'm sure every author has their own process, but I can guarantee you, it is similar to making new friends. In the beginning, you don't really know much about them. Sometimes you'll have a name,...
Author Desk: Meet the Heroes
Welcome to the end of a crazy month (so crazy, I'm a day late on this post) with the prospect of one more left to go. It's wild how much our world can change within a matter of weeks. I pray you are staying home, staying healthy, and if you are one of those essential...
Writing Craft: Character Voice
"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a person in possession of voices in their head, must be an author." Okay, so not the most eloquent remastering of the Pride and Prejudice quote, but a truth all the same. Only for authors is it socially acceptable to...
Writing Craft: Finding Your Author Voice
Voice seems to be one of those elusive things I have encountered as an aspiring author. What is it? How do you know what your voice is? How do you know if it is unique? Until recently, I just avoided the whole issue because it seemed so convoluted. But the day...
WCW: Creating Well-Rounded Characters – Dark Moment Stories
How do you create a character readers can connect with? It takes more than actions. Heroes and heroines need a past. Read on to find out how to create resonating histories for your characters.
WCW: Developing Well-Rounded Characters – Positive and Negative Traits
What draws you into a book? Is it the thrilling plot? The sizzling romance? The comical situations? Or is it something more?
Read to find out how using positive and negative traits can create well-rounded characters.
WCW: Developing Well-Rounded Characters – Archetypes
Developing a well-rounded character takes time and purpose. Many authors do a character interview to help get to know their characters. But I recommend doing something a little bit different. Check out how archetypes can create well-rounded characters your readers can connect to.
