This post is basically a character goal generator. I wanted to create it because at work when we look at novel proposals at work, we’re always asking, “What’s the character goal? What’s the character motivation?” We want characters who aren’t just wandering through their lives…characters with wants and desires. When a character has a goal and motivation, there is built-in
Category: Writing Matters
That’s right! It’s WIP Wednesday: the first Wednesday of the month, when I share an excerpt of a work in progress and invite you to do the same. For those of you who are new to this, here are the rules for sharing: Make your excerpt 500 words or under; otherwise, I’ll trim it. This is because I read and
Hi friends! Today is the official release for my self-discovery and manifestation journal, The Book of Dreams Come True. Since I’m staying very safe in these times and I can’t have a proper release day party, comment with a word or two of congratulations below…it would mean a lot to me! You can click here to buy it on Amazon
Hi friends! Once or twice a week, someone asks me how to find a literary agent. This usually comes up because at my day job in publishing, we’re only taking agented submissions, though I also get this question from writers of all kinds of genres. So I figured it was time I did a post about finding a literary agent.
Hi, friends! I hope you are staying healthy and safe. Welcome to a brand-new month! It’s not only July 1, but it’s also the first Wednesday of the month. That means it’s WIP Wednesday, when I share an excerpt of my writing, and you do the same in the comments section below if you feel like it. Most of y’all
Hi friends! I have a secret project coming out soon that I believe is very Instagram-friendly, so I thought I’d do a post about how to promote a book on Instagram. This is kind of a followup to another post: 200 Best Instagram Hashtags for Authors. But even though I feel like I know a lot about other social media
Hi, everyone! Wow, I didn’t have any blog posts since the last WIP Wednesday…and that almost never happens. Well, a lot has been going on. We made a move from our condo in Studio City to a rental house in North Hollywood, and we are still unpacking. I was heartbroken by the news and my thoughts have been preoccupied with