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Spy Novels: How to Nail The Character of an Espionage Hero

July 12, 2018

Spy Novels: How to Nail The Character of an Espionage Hero

July 12, 2018

Great treat for you today–Piper Bayard (of Bayard & Holmes) is digging into what an espionage character should look like. And she should know, because her co-author, Jay Holmes…well, read…

How Do You Lead Readers to Your Theme?

July 10, 2018

How Do You Lead Readers to Your Theme?

July 10, 2018

Theme & Symbolism Database A good book, once finished, often leaves you with that feeling of something more. I like to think of it as the book’s essence. It kind…

How To “Level Up” Your Character’s Wound

July 3, 2018

Understanding how to properly create a character's emotional wound

How To “Level Up” Your Character’s Wound

July 3, 2018

Every writer who has spent time studying the craft writing knows of the character wound, and that they are the foundation of a strong, memorable character. Why? Because they make…

Occupation Thesaurus: Ethical Hacker

June 30, 2018

Occupation Thesaurus: Ethical Hacker

June 30, 2018

Jobs are as important for our characters as they are for real people. A character’s career might be their dream job or one they’ve chosen due to necessity. In your…

Occupation Thesaurus: Wedding Planner

June 23, 2018

Occupation Thesaurus: Wedding Planner

June 23, 2018

Jobs are as important for our characters as they are for real people. A character’s career might be their dream job or one they’ve chosen due to necessity. In your…

Occupation Thesaurus: Business Tycoon

June 16, 2018

Occupation Thesaurus: Business Tycoon

June 16, 2018

Jobs are as important for our characters as they are for real people. A character’s career might be their dream job or one they’ve chosen due to necessity. In your…

Watch Out! Avoiding Sneaky Plot Holes

June 12, 2018

Watch Out! Avoiding Sneaky Plot Holes

June 12, 2018

When judging a story’s quality, one of the first questions we might measure against is “Are there any plot holes?” Plot holes can cause a loud *record scratch* “Wait, what?”…

Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Model

June 9, 2018

Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Model

June 9, 2018

Jobs are as important for our characters as they are for real people. A character’s career might be their dream job or one they’ve chosen due to necessity. In your…

Boost Your Creativity Mindset Naturally

June 7, 2018

Boost Your Creativity Mindset Naturally

June 7, 2018

Hi everyone! Happy to welcome author Chrys Fey to the blog who has brought a few ideas along with her on how to do small things to help with your…

The Writer’s Spice Cabinet

June 5, 2018

The Writer’s Spice Cabinet

June 5, 2018

Some writers object to thinking about plot and structure because it may lead to formulaic writing. They miss a critical distinction. Why does something become a formula in the first…