How to Write Cover Letters for Short Stories Writing a cover letter to submit with your short story to magazines or ezines is different from writing a query letter for a full length novel, but some rules do apply to … Continued
Damsels in Distress and Strong Warriors: Stereotyped Female Characters Two stereotypes rule female characters in fiction. The Damsel in Distress and the Strong Warrior. The Damsel in Distress was used as a common heroine. She was in numerous fairy tales. Then our culture shifted, … Continued
How to Create Interesting Characters 1.) Give them a goal. Every Character has wants or needs; this is where you find their drive. A passionate character is almost always more interesting than a passive one. 2.) Focus on their … Continued
The 4 Cornerstones Of A Novel When I began writing I could not pinpoint and name the inner workings of a novel. I started to study story building, and I saw that there are 4 main elements used in nearly every novel. They are the cornerstones … Continued
10 Simple Writing Tips Tip #1: When you wake up every morning decide what time that day you can set aside to write, and stick to it. This will go a long way toward getting that manuscript done. Click to Tweet … Continued