Tag: fiction

  • Writing A Good Hook

    Writing A Good Hook

    When you go fishing, you need a hook to catch a fish. In a similar way, you need a hook to “catch” the attention of your reader. You need something that grabs them by the throat and forces them to keep on reading. Because they’ll never get the time they spent reading your book back,…

  • Writing 3D Characters: Motive

    Writing 3D Characters: Motive

    One of the most important questions a writer can ask is: “Why?”  That question should ring in your ear every time you write about your character. All stories have at least one Main Character (MC) who strives to achieve the story goal. Whether their goal is to defeat the dragon, get the girl, or maintain…

  • COMING SOON

    COMING SOON

    I’m honored to be on the street team for Daniel Schwabauer’s new novel, Maxine Justice: Public Offender. Once again, Kirk DouPonce didn’t disappoint with an amazing cover!!

  • Writing 3D Characters: Individual Voice

    Writing 3D Characters: Individual Voice

    Voice is a key characteristic of any good character. 

  • Writing 3D Characters: Backstory

    Writing 3D Characters: Backstory

    Backstory is crucial to any good character.