A gal in my crit group threw this out for discussion: What makes a good character? What captivates you in a character? What makes a character memorable? I wish I knew. Wouldn’t that be the golden ticket? To know what makes for captivating, memorable characters? So here’s a list I have had in my head [...]
Entries from November 2008
Characters ~ What Makes Them Great?
November 21st, 2008 · 3 Comments
Tags: Characterization
Entering Contests
November 14th, 2008 · 1 Comment
So I’ve been over at “Miss Snark’s First Victim” reading and commenting on some entries to her first page Secret Agent contest. I love the Secret Agent Contest. I only just found it, but I think it’s super cool. Why? Because how often do you get a chance to have an agent comment on your [...]
Tags: Contests
Two Free E-books Every Writer Should Have
November 7th, 2008 · 3 Comments
Two of my favorite author/agents are offering free e-books. First, Noah Lukeman is offering How to Write a Great Query Letter, and Amazon short. And then we have Donald Maass, giving away The Career Novelist. I already have The Career Novelist, but I downloaded it, too. I love having an electronic, searchable version on hand. [...]
Tags: "How To" Books · Craft · Publishing