More on Characters

Recently I stumbled upon a blog entry by an Editorial Consultant, Pat Holt, that I found interesting and wanted to share. It’s an article of ten common mistakes in writers’ manuscripts that are also easy fixes. The points in the article are not new, but worth repeating, as writers often miss these errors simply because [...]

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On Character Development

One of the benefits to belonging to a strong writers group is the opportunity to learn and advance in writing techniques. Recently one Humble Fiction Café’ (HFC) writers group member, Kelli Meyer, gave a presentation on character development. Understanding and knowing who your characters are, what motivates them, and why they do the things they [...]

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A Must See Film Found on a Must Read Blog

My friend and fellow HFC writer, Gary Denton, has an enjoyable blog that chronicles his journey of writing a modern-day sea-faring adventure novel. His most recent post contains a must-see film clip for anyone that realizes the importance of chosing the correct words. Visit his blog, Journey to Good Hope to watch the film. And [...]

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What Genre is it Anyway?

It’s funny, but sometimes it’s easier for me to communicate in writing, and especially when it comes to talking about my book. I know that one day I’ll need to be able to “pitch” the story in an effective and concise manner, and I think it’s going to take lots of practice for me. There’s [...]

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Prologues – Good or Bad?

Are prologues good or bad? There is certainly argument on both sides of the camp, but rather than rehash here, Nathan Bransford has done an excellent job describing Prologues on his blog post, Prologues. I have debated on whether or not to start Hope and Faith with a prologue. Right now, there is a prologue, [...]

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