Every story has ONE protagonist. Sure, there are stories out there told from the perspective of multiple characters, but every reader connects to a single character more than the others. They root for their success above anyone else’s. That’s where the idea of a supporting character comes from. Supporting characters are those that help usContinue reading “Supporting Archetypes”
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Lesson From an Aspiring Author: Chapter One
I am two years into my amateur writing career. It’s been that amount of time since I began to publish this blog. Since then I have written a completed manuscript, started on several new stories, had two short stories and a poem published in small publications, joined an online critique group, become a member ofContinue reading “Lesson From an Aspiring Author: Chapter One”
An Exercise in Characterization
As many of you know I am in the final phase of draft 1 of my first novel. I’m in the process of tying up loose ends in the plot and bringing forth a resolution. This is definitely the hardest part thus far of writing as I’m trying to make sure that all conflicts areContinue reading “An Exercise in Characterization”
Fiction Teaser: From Mid-Manuscript
The following piece comes from a manuscript I am currently working on. It is a portion of a chapter from the middle of the story so there are some details and background that are missing. I’m not quite into the editing phase yet so be patient of any grammatical or spelling errors. I’ve chosen toContinue reading “Fiction Teaser: From Mid-Manuscript”
The Ameri Brit Mom 