Is your novel’s protagonist is boring, one dimensional, and uninspiring? How do we avoid this pitfall in our storytelling? The solution is surprisingly simple—heroes must be crafted to be heroic! Check out Career Authors’ Hero Checklist to learn how.
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Escape… Where does your character go when she needs to escape and recharge?
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If you think dialogue is something that only happens “inside the quotation marks,” then think again. Yes, what your characters say matters immensely, but the savvy author knows that how they say it matters too. If you want to learn how to use “Tags” and “Beats” to elevate your dialogue, then read on!
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Imagine your character buys a pet. What kind of animal is it and how does it inform his or her...
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Is what your characters say exactly what they mean? Here’s how you can add more to every scene—without changing one word of dialogue. How could these secrets change YOUR manuscript?
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Contemplate the power of incrimination. Contemplate the power of a photograph. How far would you go to bury the truth? How far would you go to expose it?
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