Martha Alderson

The End is the Beginning

A plot consultation this week reveals to the writer that the scene sequence she believed was rising to the Crisis rather …

To depict character emotion beyond the cliches -- slamming things down and shouting when angry, dancing and singing when joyful -- …

Once you have your first, second, third + drafts written and you're set on the overall plot, major scenes and turning points, …

As you write forward toward the Climax of your story, a little voice in your head whispers the need to go back and fix what you …