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Category Archives: Writing Lessons
IT’S ALL IN THE STARS
I’ve talked a lot about developing believable, interesting characters. In my humble opinion this is perhaps the most important factor in creating a successful novel. Without, logically motivated, three-dimensional characters, the most stunning descriptions, the most exciting plots and the most sparkling dialogue, fail to engage the … Continue reading
WHAT’S IN YOUR WALLET
Since I tend to write character-driven more than plot-driven novels, my first step in starting a new manuscript is to give my characters the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual depth that will make them believable and interesting to the reader. To do this, … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Writing, Writing Exercises, Writing Lessons
Tagged creating fictional characters, creative writing, eve dallas, fiction, j d robb, nora roberts, novels, origin in death, police procedural, romantic suspense, writers, writing techniques
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WHAT’S IN YOUR WALLET
Since I tend to write character-driven more than plot-driven novels, my first step in starting a new manuscript is to give my characters the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual depth that will make them believable and interesting to the reader. To do this, … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Writing, Writing Exercises, Writing Lessons
Tagged creating fictional characters, creative writing, eve dallas, fiction, j d robb, nora roberts, novels, origin in death, police procedural, romantic suspense, writers, writing techniques
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WHEN YOU THINK TAYLOR SWIFT I HOPE YOU THINK OF KATE
When I’m in the early stages of writing a novel, I collect pictures of people that fit the image I have of my characters. For Kate O’Donnell in Thicker Than Water, it was difficult to find that role model. I … Continue reading
