Whether your book takes place in today’s world, the future, or some entirely unique realm, it’s imperative that your reader get a sense of location and the expectations for that ‘world’ ASAP. If you write literary fiction, a block of… Read More ›
world building
Interview with Sci-Fi Author C.A. MacLean
~ 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 ›
Questions of Consistency Within a Series
You might think that this quote is stating the obvious, especially when you look at the consistency of character in one book. But what about a series? Characters are supposed to change: grow regress evolve devolve but gradually (most… Read More ›
Editing Tip #57
Finding Voice, Pt. 3 ~ We’ve established so far that not only does your voice need to be consistent and properly focused toward your ideal reader but your characters’ voices need a ring of authenticity. Even if you’re writing high… Read More ›
Editing Tip #45
The Believability Factor Revisited – Pt.1: Pre-drafting ~ I’ve touched on this idea several times in various other posts but it’s a valid one worth taking the time to get right. Whether you’re a non-fiction writer (Memoir, creative non-fiction),… Read More ›
Review: To Dance In Liradon
To Dance In Liradon Author: Adrienne Clarke Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars Highly Recommended Genre: YA/Teen/Fantasy — To Dance In Liradon is the story of 17 year old village outcast, Brigid, and the repercussions in her… Read More ›
