Incidental Characters That Make Your Novel Zing
Minor characters are part of your cast of characters. They come “on stage” from time to time and serve specific…
Coming Up with Antagonists for Your Novel
Last week we took a brief look at secondary characters who play a supporting role in your novel—who help bring…
The Importance of Secondary Characters in Your Novel
Creating a cast of characters is a challenge for novelists. It’s a balance. You need just the right number of…
Capture your Creativity by Journaling
Today’s guest post is by author and writing coach Catharine Bramkamp. As writers we often start our day scrubbing in…
Crafting Characters That Are Essential to Your Plot
There is a simple method for determining if you have enough characters in your novel or if you have too…
Fashioning Characters Based on Plot and Premise
When I think about the many novels I’ve written, I realize I don’t always start with a plot idea. Sometimes…
5 Self-Publishing Mistakes to Avoid
Today’s guest post is by Dave Chesson. There’s a lot to know when starting out in the self-publishing business. I…
3 Reasons for Authors to Start Blogging, and 3 Ways to Do It Right
Today’s guest post is by Brandon Cornett. Are you a writer trying to reach more readers? Do you want to…
How to Put Passion into Your Writing
I’m reprinting a post I wrote years ago because, well, it bears repeating! When you read a novel and you…