I know how you feel. I retired from teaching, and am now free to devote myself to writing. It is the most fun I have ever had too. Most...
One of the best (most useful) comments by one of my beta readers was when she said she just couldn't get into the MC at all, couldn't connect. I...
I don't know which side of the pond you live on, but if you're in the US - Google up writing associations in your state. Many are based out of...
I get good ideas for names from the credits that scroll across the screen after movies or TV shows. A lot of different ones, and combinations of...
After 28 years of teaching Reading and English (Sorry - make that American.) to middle schoolers, I picked up a thing or two.
Capitalize "king" when it is used as part of his title (King Robert). Do not capitalize "king" if you say, "the king walked in" or "my father, the...
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I use a lot of dialog because otherwise I feel like the story bogs down in narration. Dialog can effectively move the story along. Though you do...
Let your characters drive the plot here. Pick one of the characters (robots) and get inside their head. See their world through their eyes, and...
Dear @Kwills79 Sorry that your question has generated so much BS. I hope you don't hold it against those of us who remember what this forum is...
I'd give her dark hair and dark eyes, just because "Summer" conjures up images of blonds (sunshiney things). I like to be a little contrary like...
Your mentioning the seven stages of grief reminded me of something I need to think about with my WIP. My protagonist has gone through hell, and is...
[ATTACH] Caroline and her grandfather are the local herbalists in the small sleepy town of Parham’s Mill. They are not what they seem, as a side...
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