I remember the moment turned my computer on and noticed it had rebooted. I opened my word document where I was writing my book 2. I’d just sprinted through 2-1/2 the night before. Well, those chapters were just gone. More than 45 pages. As a tech geek, I did some crazy things to try to recover […]
You have probably heard often that you need to avoid passive voice and replace it with active voice. Why? Don’t think of them as passive voice vs active voice sentences. Think of them more as: Exciting vs Boring sentences. Passive voice sentences are *usually* boring sentences. Not always, but it is pretty rare when they […]
I am a big believer in character sheets. The more you know about your characters, the better your stories will be. When it comes to documenting your characters, find what works for you. Some people use D&D character sheets. They cover much of what is listed below. I don’t like being constricted or leaving sections […]