Whether your tale is set in a real place or an imagined one, you need to establish your characters’ world so that the reader can suspend disbelief and fully engage with the story. Not only horror, this includes from science fiction and fantasy. There must be reasons why a character or a whole slew of them reacts as they do […]
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I enjoy discussing writing, and one of my favorite topics is editing. Editing is the writer’s opportunity to tighten their work to ensure each word works, each sentence counts, and that each chapter supports their story and propels it forward. As with anything you do in life, the spin you give each individual endeavor makes it dull, fun, or a […]
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Because you’re burning up with stories and ideas you just have to get down on paper (virtual paper these days) or you’ll go mad–probably are a bit crazy anyway. I have this theory about writers, those who are on medication and those who should be. I am, but wasn’t for years. At age twenty, I drew a picture of a […]
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So you’ve got the web site basics down—you’ve bought Dreamweaver or FrontPage or you’re using a web template or you’ve hired someone to handle the technical aspects of building your site—but what do you put on the thing? And how do you tell the world about it? More importantly, how do you keep them coming back? Target Audience Start by […]
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Are you writing a story with a courtroom scene and need to add some realistic touches? Or perhaps you’re fleshing out a trial attorney or other legal player in the courtroom? Or maybe you just want a handle on a few terms for when your heroine makes a court appearance? This article is a brief, introductory “Trials 101” (U.S. legal […]
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