I was given a writing challenge by @alannalp on her Magdalena Tarot blog (and via Twitter). According to the rules, I had to go to the 7th page of your manuscript, count down 7 lines and post the next 7 lines. So, here they are.
Creating a three-dimensional villain in your novel is easier if you know the villain’s backstory, and if it’s three-dimensional, too. Compare the backstories for Daredevil and Agents of Shield’s villains.
Learn from the screenwriters of Daredevil how to introduce a sympathetic villain. Your story will be a lot more interesting and appealing to readers if your antagonist is a real person–and maybe even an appealing person.
Top fiction writing articles from the blogosphere from the week ending 8-15-15. Including reading on the phone and writing better dialogue.
Top fiction writing articles from the blogosphere from the week ending 8-8-15. Including your look-inside preview, adding tension to your book, word selection, improving dialogue, and the truth about revise and resubmits.
I’ve entered a fiction writing contest called #PitchWars. Here’s a little about me, specifically for any mentors who might be considering me. Please! Pretty please!