Creating a Protagonist? Give Them the “It” Factor
If a character has the “it” factor means he or she is someone special. Memorable. A character with charisma. How to develop a protagonist with these qualities? Read on…
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Word Painting by Rebecca McClanahan: A Book Review
No matter if you write fiction, non-fiction, articles, or essays, what you will learn from “Word Painting” by Rebecca McClanahan will greatly enhance all creative writing endeavors.
Best Writing Tools–My “How To Write” Bookshelf
I love books, writing books included. I have them all. Well, maybe not all, but I do have quite a few, and my collection constantly grows. I read them, highlight passages, make notes, and then if they are truly excellent I keep them on my “How to Write” bookshelf. These are the books I reach … [Read more…]
Book Review: Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook by Donald Maass
I can never find my copy of Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook. It’s always somewhere else other than on my bookshelf, because this is indeed a working writer’s workbook that is constantly in use.
Book Review: The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler
Originally a book for screenwriting, the popularity of The Writer’s Journey has spread into all walks of fiction. There is much a novelist, short-story writer, songwriter, or any writer dealing with story elements can learn from Vogler’s analysis of story structure.