Do you understand that writing a novel, memoir, screenplay involves not just writing one draft but many?Therefore, the quicker you …
Speaking of Climax
A recent plot consultation reflects confusion many writers have about the Climax of their stories.In telling me the end (1/4) of …
Resistance and Writing
Saturday's plot workshop reminded me of how powerful writers' resistance is. I had forgotten.The group was intimate and our time …
Depicting Character Emotion
To depict character emotion beyond the cliches -- slamming things down and shouting when angry, dancing and singing when joyful -- …