Let’s Not Flash Each Other
carriejonesbooks Flashbacks happen in a novel when your character remembers or relives something that happened in their past. Flashbacks get a super bad rap in the world of editors and publishing,…
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Where Does All That Writing Tension Come From?
This week, I’ve been talking about story tension which basically comes down to this question: Where does all that tension and all that suspense comes from? That makes it sound…
TIPS ON NOT MAKING YOUR EDITOR THINK YOU ARE A LITTLE TOO WEIRD
There are certain things in the editor/author relationship that you just are not supposed to do. I have consistently screwed that up. Fortunately, I have a very, very tolerant editor.…
Don’t Hate the People You Write For, Writing Tip Wednesday
It seems pretty simple, doesn’t it? You write books for readers. You shouldn’t hate your readers or think you’re better than them and yet…? This is one of those blog…
Don’t Be the Stereotype. How to Hook Your Readers With Memorable Characters
So, when you read a book, and you remember a book, a lot of the time it isn’t the plot that you’re remembering. It’s the character that has held you…