Book Reviews

The Dance of Character and Plot by DiAnn Mills

There's a long-standing argument over which type of story is better: plot-driven or character-driven. The truth is, that either without the other will leave a story flat. The best stories weave character and plot together like a dance that allows them both to shine. In this book, DiAnn Mills explains how to do that with… Continue reading The Dance of Character and Plot by DiAnn Mills

Writing

Finding the Groove

Finding my writing groove has been hard. I'm what's known as a pantser. I write by the seat of my pants. No outline. That's how I've always done it, and enjoy doing it. The thing is that I was writing for me and a few friends; little stories, usually around 20,000 words, sometimes much shorter.… Continue reading Finding the Groove