Characterization – Giving Each ...
As writers, one of the most important aspects of our story writing is to present the reader with real life,...
Hero Archetypes – Where Does Yo...
I’m chasing heroes. You heard me right. I’m chasing heroes. (Yes, I’m married, and my...
Romance and The Hero
What makes a man romantic in romance writing? His looks? His qualities? How he engages the world? In a nutshell, all...
Touching Moments and Characterization...
When it comes to romance writing, touch is the most powerful and yet underused tool in developing all aspects of the...
7 Steps to Developing Real People Who...
Part Four: Getting Down to Work If you’ve read the first three articles in this series (part one, part two, part...
7 Steps to Developing Real People Who...
Part Three: Let Your Characters Live Character development for fiction is an essential step in the writing process and...
7 Steps to Developing Real People Who...
Part Two: Creating the Past and Shaping the Present The quality of your characters will form the foundation you desire...
7 Steps to Developing Real People Who...
Part One: Desire and Fear Creating convincing characters that are believable takes time and discipline. Creating...
The Backstory
If you have decided to write a novel, the story that exists within it extends way beyond the book itself. This...


