Creating Characters, Plotting, Writing
As I work on the query and synopsis for my completed story, I’m also working on the next one. It’s actually quite exciting. In the past I’ve struggled with “starting”. It seemed the story I just finished – and its characters...
Creating Characters, Plotting, Writing
I had such a great experience with my Book-in-a-Week class that I just can’t keep it to myself. Soon I’ll be posting an interview with the Book-in-a-Week mistress, herself, since she’s graciously agreed to speak with me here. I’ll keep you...
Creating Characters, Plotting, Workshops, Writing
When I posted the picture of my finished W-Plot worksheet in my last entry, I was afraid it might be a bit frightening. I posted it anyway, hoping that I’d explained it well enough to calm suddenly tense nerves. I don’t think I did, so I’d like to do...
Plotting, Workshops, Writing
So… as many of you know… I’m a writer. Within the writing world, I’m what’s known as a “pantser”, meaning, I’m not big on plotting out an entire story before I write it. I’ve tried it that way and have lost all the...