Stephen King was an excellent example, Banzai. His best work, in my opinion, is actually a fantasy series (the Dark Tower). And many of his...
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It would almost certainly be the FBI. But also remember there are several very covert Special Operation Forces in the United States Military...
This. It flows just as well and everyone knows what the heck you're talking about.
Tolkien made up an entire language. But all the authors we are pointing out are exceptions, not the rule. In some fantasy books I've read...
Try and use a lot of imagery instead of "they did this, then did that". "They drove down the street at 65 mph, trying to get away from the...
Definately. A lot of books/movies are character-based. The current one I'm working on came about from that very thing.
The Green Mile - Stephen King Deep Six - Clive Cussler And a few nonfiction ones that I'm taking at a slower pace.
My suggestion, especially if he is teetering on the edge, is to not be very explicit about it. Let it show through his actions. Keep in mind...
First off, could you please post something about your character so we could get a feel for what might be missing? To make him seem more...
Her name is Miranda Keith, she stands at 5'4", has shoulder length dirty blonde hair. Is 27 years old. Is straightforward and efficient, both in...
Separate names with a comma.