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CBS News Sunday Morning Show — Oscar Sunday
ByMartha Alderson February 6, 2014

Are we rewarded when, rather than run and hide, we choose to face our fears and own our…

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Character Emotional Development | create a plot planner | creating character goals | front story versus backstory | goal setting in stories | plot whisperer

Internal Goals versus External Goals
ByMartha Alderson August 8, 2013

Every character wants something. You (and your character) must decide what she is willing to give up to…

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character consistency | how to develop a character in the first quarter of your novel | Memoir | plot whisperer | screenplay? the makings of a hero

Character Consistency
ByMartha Alderson March 15, 2013

Not much into developing character? Confused about what exactly is your character’s flaw? Plot Tip: Explore your list…

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Had a Great Start — Back on Track Tomorrow
ByMartha Alderson January 8, 2013

Well, now I’m completely flummoxed. Having contracted the flu or some other evil kind of yuk that knocked…

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