Do you really need a series bible?

Do you really need a series bible?

If you write a series—and most authors do now—you need a series bible. And sadly, the best time to start creating one is while you’re writing the first book. Naturally, I only realized this while I was writing my third series. I immediately began keeping...
Creating Characters to Love

Creating Characters to Love

People! They can be so difficult ( says the devoted introvert). They are extremely complicated beings with their likes and dislikes, their personal history, and so many different factors that go into how they see the world, how they speak, even how they dress. And...
Story Structure Revisited

Story Structure Revisited

There are so many different types of story structure. and they have anywhere from three parts to six, twenty-four, or more. I happen to be fascinated by story structure. It’s a fundamental piece of writing fiction—and can be used for nonfiction as well. Story...
Harnessing Your Creativity

Harnessing Your Creativity

Twice a day your creativity goes into over­drive, and you may not be taking advantage of it. The moment you wake up in the morning and just before you go to sleep at night your brain is sleepy and pliable and, most importantly, creative. This state is a scientifically...