Some writerly musings this Monday… Continue reading
Characters
On The Necessity of Flawed Characters
MK’s Book Reviews: The Sea of Tranquility
The Best TV Shows for Writers
I know that a good amount of writing advice out there includes a rule somewhere that says something like, “Turn off the TV and write”…
My Favorite Literary Relationships
Writing Tip: The Protagonist of Your Novel Isn’t You
Writing Tip: How To Write Teenagers Realistically
After spending five years on a manuscript that still isn’t publisher-ready, I have learned the hard way that there’s a delicate balance you need to walk when writing a compelling teenage protagonist. Here, and I’ll be as brief as possible, is what I’ve learned…
Writing Tip: On Characters’ Physical Descriptions
Writing Tip: Make Your Characters Human
Learning from the Masters: The Meet-Cute (sort of)
In my current manuscript, there are many things I’m struggling with. (More on some of those other things here.) One of them is when my protagonist first meets the boy who will eventually become a love interest. In movies, known as the “meet-cute.”
