One thing I don't like in fiction is female villains. A lot of their motivations tend to be cliche or at worst, misogynistic. It's irritating that women villains cannot possess the same motivations of their male counterparts. Here is a short post on helping you craft better female villains. I don't say good because you … Continue reading Creating Good Female Villains
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A Different Perspective: Understanding Point-of-View (POV)
As you're starting in your writing journey and learning the different techniques and styles, you may ask yourself what point-of-view (POV) to use for your story. Should you go with First Person? Third Person? If Third Person, should it be a narrative style or omniscient? This post discusses the most common types used in crafting … Continue reading A Different Perspective: Understanding Point-of-View (POV)
Creating Worlds of Wonder (3 of 3)
In the previous two posts (One and Two) regarding world-building, we discussed the rules on maintaining consistency and the tools you’ll use to craft your world in order to keep it all straight. But what if you’re in the middle of your series, and then suddenly you’re hit with an awesome inspiration, but it requires … Continue reading Creating Worlds of Wonder (3 of 3)
Tips and Tricks: Making Self-edits Fun and Constructive
Yes, I wrote it. Editing. That dreaded e-word that can be ranked up there with the same level of reaction as if you shouted the f-bomb at a birthday party for 90-something-year-old nuns, all because you walked in with the hired stripper. Oopss…wrong party. However, you don’t have to dread the editing process. You can … Continue reading Tips and Tricks: Making Self-edits Fun and Constructive
Why Beta-Readers and Critical Feedback Matters
You finally finished your first draft of that novel! It took you months, maybe years, but you did it! Congratulations, bucko. Treat yourself to a double-shot peppermint mocha with whip cream and chocolate sprinkles. While your sipping on your eight dollar drink, you crack open your laptop, run your novel through a spellchecker, send it … Continue reading Why Beta-Readers and Critical Feedback Matters
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