by kingdompen | Jun 12, 2017 | Articles, Characters, Style
You’ve just created a new character and are excited to share his point of view with readers. He’s witty, charming, flawed, and about to embark on the adventure of his life. You’re desperate to bring readers up close and personal with him. If you don’t, you’re...
by kingdompen | May 16, 2017 | Articles, Characters
A dark, brooding hero isn’t particularly nice to anyone, and he is particularly mean to a few nice people. A tragic event in his past has shaped his sour outlook on life. He might live on 221B Baker Street, or he may call up CIA agents just to tell them they look...
by kingdompen | May 3, 2017 | Poetry
By Emily Bunker You are called the most wonderful Queen of the Sea, And I say the city of water you be. Crowned with the gold of many far lands, The fate of the world’s wealth is in your hands. Wide, clear-blue waterways, main streets they are, Cool, damp back alleys,...
by kingdompen | Apr 24, 2017 | Articles, Characters, Plot
By Rachel Keller You’ve written a novel that you love (ironically) beyond words and handed it to beta readers to prepare it for the final editing stage. You’ve aced all the details (characterization, plot, theme, setting). You’re sure this is the novel that will...
by kingdompen | Apr 7, 2017 | Articles, Characters, Plot
Disciplines in the writing field that were once considered frivolous wastes of time have become respected and appreciated by our society. Journalism, novel writing, and poetry are all prime examples. One sizable genre this maturation process has yet to encompass is...
