character development

Editing Tip #124 -When a Beta Reader Says … Pt1

By M.J. Moores on February 23, 2016 • ( 0 )

If you’re just starting out using Beta Readers or if you’re starting a new genre and have collected a new set of Beta Readers, deciphering their comments might pose a bit of a challenge. Today we’re going to look at… Read More ›

Stuck in a Rut with Your Writing?

By M.J. Moores on May 15, 2015 • ( 1 )

The worst part about “getting stuck in a rut” is the inherent comfort that comes along with that fact. As authors it’s important to challenge ourselves and our characters. If we’re unable to shake loose the familiar we just might… Read More ›

Editing Tip #84: Honing Character Pt 5 – Perfect is Boring

By M.J. Moores on May 4, 2015 • ( 2 )

It’s relatively safe to say that everyone wants to find their perfect soul mate – but that doesn’t mean the person who is perfect for you, is in fact flawless. Now, we’ve touched on flaws and quirks already in this… Read More ›

Interview with Sci-Fi Author C.A. MacLean

By M.J. Moores on April 18, 2015 • ( 0 )

~ Today’s guest author is C.A. MacLean, a sci-fi writer I had a chance to meet personally last fall at a local book event. While this gentleman may appear quiet and demure his characters and plots are anything but! His… Read More ›

Editing Tip #80 – Honing Character Pt. 2: Flaws and Quirks

By M.J. Moores on April 6, 2015 • ( 9 )

Last week I touched on adding the humanity spice to your characters be they good, bad or otherwise. Today I’d like to expand on that notion by adding a few more ingredients to your cooking character. The key element you’ll… Read More ›

Editing Tip #79 – Honing Character Pt. 1: Remembering their Humanity

By M.J. Moores on March 30, 2015 • ( 2 )

We’d all like to think that our characters, especially our main character(s), are perfect just the way we wrote them. It’s starts with a vision (or a full-blown background write-up) and then you let them loose on the page to… Read More ›

How Well Do You Really Need to Know Your Characters?

By M.J. Moores on September 23, 2014 • ( 0 )

Writerly Rant #52 by Hailey Foglio Originally Posted on pigsandwriting.com – Sept. 23rd, 2014 There are many a website that discuss the importance of character sketching and character building. Many of these sites provide forms or worksheets for your character… Read More ›