Backstories

Writing Lite Tip 46: Write backstories for major characters

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Writing Lite Tip 46: Write backstories for your major characters. You'll be surprised what you learn.

I talk about character backstories and how to write them here. Basically, I believe they’re the best way to get to know your characters and what motivates them. How passionate or emotional they are. What their style of interacting is. The lengths they’ll go to to achieve their goals. A backstory will help you create … Read more

Women’s Voices Magazine is Here!

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If you’ve been following me on Twitter, FB, and Google+, you know I’ve been talking about a new online magazine that debuts — today! Starting with the 2012 election, American women have emerged as a new high-target demographic powerbase for media.  But the media’s approach has not necessarily changed much from continuing an emphasis on … Read more