When writing a story, it’s important to know your character. It’s been said you should know your character as well as you know yourself. One way to do that is to “interview” your character. You aren’t going to use all the information you come up with, but you will have a rich background of informationContinueContinue reading “Jen’s Writing Tip# 6 Top Ten Questions to Ask Your Character”
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Jen’s Writing Tip #5 It’s Fiction,But Is It Real?
The 10-year old hero of your story meets the villain. Before your hero jumps in a car, flies a plane or a space ship, make sure these elements make sense. Is your story set in a normal, human world where you wouldn’t see these events, or is it set in a new world – maybeContinueContinue reading “Jen’s Writing Tip #5 It’s Fiction,But Is It Real?”
Jen’s Writing Tip #3: What’s in a Guideline?
Answer: Your best shot at publication with that company. Remember that Writers’ Guidelines are not just a preference. Editors are looking for something specific and to be considered for their publication, it is in your best interest to follow the guidelines to the letter.When I submitted my work, I created checklists based on the Writers’ContinueContinue reading “Jen’s Writing Tip #3: What’s in a Guideline?”
GETTING THE WHEELS SPINNING
Vacation time is over. My daughter received her First Holy Communion this Saturday and I spent all week before hand preparing the house for the party. Thanks to the team work from my mom, sister and husband, everything was ready for the big day. My husband is a Pastry Chef – so of course heContinueContinue reading “GETTING THE WHEELS SPINNING”
Jennifer Gladen 