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Want Jerry as Your Mentor? Learn More List your favorite novels, those you can count on one hand, and I’ll bet they have one major thing in common — an unforgettable hero. Regardless the genre, your characters must behave like real people in real-life situations who make mistakes, have regrets, and grow emotionally or […]
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Naming characters can be nearly as stressful as naming a newborn. You want interesting and memorable names, but not quirky or outrageous — unless you’re writing a comedy. You definitely don’t want boring names. When you hit on the right name, you’ll know it. And if you’re like me, your favorite novels have unforgettable characters […]
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Want Jerry as Your Mentor? Learn More Guest Post by Tami Nantz Memorable, believable characters are crucial to every good story. Consider what makes these literary classics so unforgettable: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Little […]
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Guest post by Bridget McNulty Tension is the secret sauce that ensures that “I’ll read just one more page before bed” feeling. Four ways to ensure your story has the right amount: 1. Create a conflict your characters care about Before you plan your story’s main conflicts, choose carefully. You want to create conflict […]
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Want Jerry as Your Mentor? Learn More Guest post by K.M. Weiland “Cut this scene. It doesn’t move the plot.” That is my most frequent comment on manuscripts I edit for others. It causes most writers to groan. Not only am I telling you to cut your beloved scenes (perhaps even your favorite), but […]
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