Can You Have Adult Characters?
Most children’s books contain adults. What they don’t do, or don’t do often, is feature the adult characters. But the adults are there.
Building Characters from Scratch
People are interested in people. This is true in books as well as in life. So, let’s look at what you really want to aim for in building your characters.
PLOT: Terrific Twists and Turns
Building a plot twist can prove even more difficult than just plot. See what Jan Fields has to say about the way plot twists can turn a story around.
PLOT: Organized? Organic? Original?
Plot is a calculated and time-consuming process. We will discuss what it takes to make a seamless and logical plot that doesn’t confuse readers.
More PLOT Help
Plot is more than just a storyline. A writer must tackle all parts of plot including its logics, its holes, and its linear pattern. Are you up to the task?
Welcome to PLOT
Pared down to the most basic, plot is simply the way your story is told. This month we’re taking a look at specific essential elements of this device.
What Do Publishers Mean by Original?
Reading is a natural part of writing. How can we reflect on our favorite writers and their own perseverance to make us better writers?
Learning From Your Writing Heroes
Reading is a natural part of writing. How can we reflect on our favorite writers and their own perseverance to make us better writers?
Bubbling with Inspiration
Inspiration isn’t a direct line. It’s more of a cloud or fog, and we’re walking through it all the time.
Vacation: Kick Back and Research
For writers, every experience, and vacation, is an opportunity to pack away information for possible use someday in a story or article.
