You've started your next writing project and you're in a rush to perfect it. We've all been there and done that, but we must continuously remind ourselves to think things through in order to master the art. To achieve the best drama, your protagonist must have enough information to make an informed decision. This slowly … Continue reading Plotting Twists & Reveals
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Preptober as a Pantser
We’re halfway through October, which means we’re also halfway through Preptober! October is the humble month preceding the crème de la crème month in the writing world: November. Or, as most of us know it, NaNoWriMo. October, or Preptober, as we love it call it, is the month in which we get our stories straight … Continue reading Preptober as a Pantser
Tips for Outlining
When it comes to writing a manuscript, there is one practice that is essential: outlining. The process of outlining helps us to stay focused and on track with our WIP. If we outline our story, it can also help keep us going whenever we experience the inevitable writer’s block in the middle of our work. … Continue reading Tips for Outlining
Questions to Ask When Pairing Characters
Let’s be honest, even when the main plot of a story isn’t romance, it still will often be included as a subplot to the story. Similar to the questions you’d ask when world building or developing individual characters, asking certain things of your character pairings is a good way to further develop your couples and … Continue reading Questions to Ask When Pairing Characters
Character First Impressions
Apart from our villains, we want our characters to be well-liked by our readers. Every writer wants to believe that at least one of their characters will become a fan favorite. And there are ways of achieving this, but not all the different pointers have to be used all at once. Some of them can … Continue reading Character First Impressions
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