When Your Villain isn’t a Villain #writerslife #amediting
Villain: wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately; principal bad character in a film or work of fiction (WordWeb). I'd like to add to that: character who refuses…
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Character Flaws: Narcissism, Writing Pietas #amediting #scifi
One way writers allow readers to connect with a hero is to give him serious character flaws. In Bringer of Chaos: the Origin of Pietas, Pietas begins as an arrogant…
5 Exercises and 5 Excuses for Writers #writerslife #MFRWauthor
You might not be aware, but writing can be hazardous to your health. For example, carpal tunnel syndrome affects millions and is a serious threat to many writers. I had…
Best Hashtags for Writers #writerslife #MFRWauthor
Welcome to part two of a two-part series about using hashtags. Part one "What is a Hashtag" is found here. In this section, we'll discuss the best hashtags for writers.…
What is a Hashtag? #writerslife #MFRWauthor
What is a hashtag? I'll share a simple definition in a moment, but to understand you need to know what they were created to accomplish. Do you know what the abbreviation…
Popular PNR Themes #PNR #paranormal #romance #MFRWauthor
Before we discuss popular PNR themes, let's look at what PNR is. It's also known as paranormal romance, which is a mix of romance and speculative fiction. It involves elements…
Bisexual Character: Why Write One? @barbcaffrey #amediting #author
Or, Why Elaine is a Bisexual Character in Changing Faces by Guest Author Barb Caffrey --- When Kayelle Allen and I talked about a guest blog in support of my…