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World building: Crafting Rich, Imaginative Settings for Your Stories (pt 1)
We've talked about character creation using my character template, but what good are characters that don't interact in a rich and inviting world? This is the first in a series of posts about building compelling worlds and societies for our characters to interact in. Crafting Capt…
Creating Compelling Characters (pt 6)
This six-part series will walk through the sections of my Character Template, describe how to use that template, and why you should go to this effort. I'll sprinkle in some behind-the-scenes usage of the template as I've applied it to my latest writing efforts. My template is ava…
Creating Compelling Characters (pt 5)
This six-part series will walk through the sections of my Character Template, describe how to use that template, and why you should go to this effort. I'll sprinkle in some behind-the-scenes usage of the template as I've applied it to my latest writing efforts. My template is ava…
Creating Compelling Characters (pt 4)
This six-part series will walk through the sections of my Character Template, describe how to use that template, and why you should go to this effort. I'll sprinkle in some behind-the-scenes usage of the template as I've applied it to my latest writing efforts. My template is ava…
Creating Compelling Characters (pt 3)
This six-part series will walk through the sections of my Character Template, describe how to use that template, and why you should go to this effort. I'll sprinkle in some behind-the-scenes usage of the template as I've applied it to my latest writing efforts. My template is ava…
Creating Compelling Characters (pt 2)
This six-part series will walk through the sections of my Character Template, describe how to use that template, and why you should go to this effort. I'll sprinkle in some behind-the-scenes usage of the template as I've applied it to my latest writing efforts. My template is ava…
Creating Compelling Characters (pt 1)
This six-part series will walk through the sections of my Character Template, describe how to use that template, and why you should go to this effort. I'll sprinkle in some behind-the-scenes usage of the template as I've applied it to my latest writing efforts. My template is ava…
What's in a name?
Hey there, fellow storytellers! In today's post, we're diving into a topic that might seem small but can have a big impact on your characters – character names. I mean, think about it; the right name can add depth and intrigue to your characters in ways you never thought possible…
Crafting Compelling Characters with a Character Template
Welcome to my series on crafting compelling characters using a character template. This essential tool helps structure well-rounded, engaging characters for your stories by covering aspects such as physical descriptions, personality traits, motivations, and more. Join me as I sha…
My Character template
I'm preparing a series of posts about how I use a character template to help me create and manage characters in my writing. For anyone who has already subscribed, here is the full template if you want to follow along in the series. character_template To use the file with Microsof…
Polishing your manuscript (part 2)
Following up on some advice from an editor, I thought I’d share what my current workflow is for polishing my manuscript, I’m chagrined to say I have not always been so disciplined in my editing and polishing. I’m also certain that there are other, better ways to approach your o…
Editor Tips: Build a Strong Author Platform
The final tip I received from an Editor was to build a strong author platform. It strikes me that it is an easy phrase to say, but a hard task to accomplish. I look at some of my favorite authors who are still actively publishing, and I see them blogging on GoodReads, updating …