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Vanity Fair, which I love, has a “Proust Questionnaire” at the end of each issue. I thought we would pose[…]
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Vanity Fair, which I love, has a “Proust Questionnaire” at the end of each issue. I thought we would pose[…]
Read morePlease welcome Kim Herdman Shapiro to Miss Demeanors. Kim’s roots in journalism and poetry, in print, broadcast, and video, took[…]
Read moreElena Hartwell’s The Construction of Character helps writers strengthen the craft tools in their toolbox and build stronger characters, regardless of genre.
Read moreI’ve done a lot of research in my writing career. That has meant finding reliable sources in the UK. Now for the first time, I’m engaging a sensitivity reader. Should you?
Read moreStructure, Plot, and Beats: what are they, what is the difference, and are they necessary? Asking for a friend.
Read moreI’m on a mission to find a set of common denominators that make characters generally beloved.
Read moreJim recently published Bombay Monsoon, a book which enchanted me. He kindly agreed to the following interview where you’ll see[…]
Read morePlease welcome multi-award-winning author and multi-EMMY award winning investigative reporter HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN, who is the only author to have[…]
Read moreMarni did a great post recently about creating a character bible. Check it out! Creating a Character Bible – Miss[…]
Read moreBy Matt Witten. Here I was, two thirds of the way through the first draft of my mystery thriller Killer Story, and doubt held me in its iron grip. Had I chosen the wrong murderer?
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