I respond to the first query about villains with intrigue. I teach writers to use as many antagonists as needed to create conflict …
Adversity
Adversity does not build character. Adversity reveals it.The Beginning of a memoir or work of fiction (1/4 of the entire project) …
Crisis
Think of the CRISIS, which generally occurs around 3/4 into the entire project, as the ANTAGONIST'S CLIMAX, or where the …
Plot and Character
Thanksgiving came quickly. Not much advance planning except in brief contemplation when I plotted out vague ideas of food and …