When written correctly, side characters can actually be some pretty interesting people. Plus, they add a lot to the story. Yes, we all have to put effort into making our protagonists and antagonists multi-dimensional characters, but that doesn’t mean we’re allowed to forget about our side characters. While they might be minor characters in the … Continue reading How to Write Side Characters
Author Interview with Kris Ashton
Dragon Soul Press sat down to interview Author Kris Ashton after his appearance in the Lethal Impact anthology. What inspired you to start writing? If it was any one thing, probably Stephen King’s short fiction in Night Shift and Skeleton Crew. But an interest in reading and writing has been an innate part of me as … Continue reading Author Interview with Kris Ashton
Preptober Plotting Tips
Welcome to Preptober! If you’re like me, you’re probably gearing up for November, which for lots of writers is simply known as NaNoWrimo. I’ve spent the last four years participating in every NaNoWriMo and Camp NaNoWriMo, but I’ve never been able to fully finish a challenge. After much careful consideration, I’ve concluded that it’s probably … Continue reading Preptober Plotting Tips
Narrative Tension for Beginners
Narrative tension. You can’t create a page-turner without it. If there is no tension, the story won’t be very intriguing. How many of us have always dreamed of reading a book about a man who just sits on a bench the entire story? My point exactly. We want to read something that will pull us … Continue reading Narrative Tension for Beginners
Author Interview with David Allen Voyles
Dragon Soul Press took a moment to interview All Dark Places 2 Author David Allen Voyles. 1. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing? I taught literature for nearly thirty years so it's hard to say which writers I enjoyed the most—there are so many. But I can identify these three as having … Continue reading Author Interview with David Allen Voyles
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