by Pamela Beason | Aug 7, 2014 | #WriteTip, The Writing Life
Having problems getting from Point B to Point C in your novel? You’re not alone. Why do so many plots bog down in the middle of the story? Here are a few reasons: Problem: You’ve lost sight of your character’s goal. Solution: Revisit your character’s goal and...
by Pamela Beason | Aug 7, 2012 | #WriteTip, The Writing Life
Here’s the simple plan: Take any idea and then turn it upside down and shake it inside out. Try these two exercises and you’ll be off and running with new ideas of how to create conflict in your stories. Exercise 1: Write down the the best thing that you’d like to...
by Pamela Beason | Jun 16, 2012 | #WriteTip, The Writing Life
Every novel has a plot, which is the story line (what happens). But most good novels also have a theme, which is the underlying message the writer wants the readers to understand. Most authors include themes naturally in their writing, but it’s important to...