So be kind to your readers. Leave existentialism in philosophy class, and make sure to give your readers something “real” to grab a hold of. They need a focal point to be better able to cheer on your hero (heroine).
Tag: character
Dec 30 2009
Here's to a Life of Excellence–3 Tips for Writing Success
Yes, today’s nobodys could be tomorrow’s somebodys, but that really isn’t the point. Excellence doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It is a collection of habits. Actions become habit. Habit becomes character and character becomes destiny.
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Dec 21 2009
Go Ahead, Throw Some Rocks
One of the common errors newer writers make is the great-looking character who is perfect in every way. While many of us strive to be that person, truthfully? Who likes them?
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Dec 16 2009
WarriorRevisions Revisited, by Jeff Posey
Comb editing: Think of a girl with long hair combing or brushing over and over until all the tangles are gone.
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Oct 13 2009
Method to the Madness–How Acting Can Make You a Better Writer
Actors were the keepers of legends long before the authors. Actors kept stories alive on the stage and passed them on to audiences who would not be literate for centuries. We can learn a lot from their insight into the human condition.
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