Can you manipulate your audience to avoid being branded? I never felt a thing. No branding iron sat in the campfire at the ranch until it was red-hot, and no screams came from me as my flesh sizzled. But I was branded. And I still am. I came to writing thrillers after many years […]
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How to be a Writer: The Steps for Success
How to be a Writer: The Steps for Success Step One: Be a reader. Every writer starts out that way. Chances are, we fell in love with books before we even knew what to call them. Our parents and caregivers and teachers read to us, and we were transported. My father read us The Watchbirds […]
10 Questions to Ask Your Characters While Writing Your First Draft
10 Questions to Ask Your Characters While Writing Your First Draft Writing a first draft is a little bit like dating. You’re testing the waters with your newly created characters. You’re teasing out bits of their personalities to get a better grasp on what makes them tick and whether you want to spend months or […]