by Gail Shepherd | Mar 7, 2019 | Craft
Most writers have been told at least once to “write what you know.” I resisted this advice for years when I started writing middle grade novels—my milk-toast middle-class suburban childhood was a bore. I didn’t want to write about practicing piano scales to drown out...
by Alyssa Hollingsworth | Sep 26, 2018 | Craft
Today, I’m going to share a few techniques to uncover the core of your character. Everything about your character can be boiled down to these central ingredients, and everything they do comes from this spot in their heart. Use these exercises to engage your senses and...
