Written by Mooderino
If the person holding the power just says yes to the character, giving them what they need, it won’t make for a very interesting story.
Written by Johnny Worthen
YA Paranormal author Teri Harman drops by the Blog Mansion and talks books and magic. She doesn't leave without making a deal.
Written by Mooderino
A reader follows a plot by the changes that occur in a character’s life.
Written by Mooderino
It’s possible to create the sensation of moving quickly, but to get a true sense of pace you need to know where it is you’re going.
Written by Johnny Worthen
Author of INSIGHT, Terron James, braves the Blog Mansion and does not fare well. He talks books, writing, nerve gas and big red buttons.
Written by Mooderino
All stories get more complicated the further you get into them.
This isn’t a bad thing, it’s just inevitable.
Written by Mooderino
Sometimes pulling the reader in too quickly is confusing. The indirect approach might help.
Written by Mooderino
Sometimes it's good be in the character's head, sometimes not so much.
Written by Mooderino
There are two problems with the Cinderella story that make her an awkward fit for the modern world.
Written by Johnny Worthen
Max Booth III drops by the Blog Mansion and talks books, McDonald Happy Meal guns, ants, napalm, Bram Stoker awards and his many projects.
Written by Mooderino
A story has more than one inciting incident. A lot more.
Written by Mooderino
What does your character want? What are they doing to get it? What are the consequences of the attempt?
