In my day job in publishing, whenever we’re discussing a new story, one thing we’re often asking is, “What’s the character arc?” (It’s also a reason we pass on a lot of stories: “I don’t understand his arc.”) Without a strong character arc, the reader (or the editor) may be left thinking, “So what? Why should I care?” Simply put, the
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I am trying to promote HKATM, cleaning up the draft for the sequel a bit before I turn it in (Mr. Donovan gave me some notes—it’s good to be married to an editor), and doing my weekly editing work for clients. I got an article turned in yesterday for Writer’s Digest. Days blur into one another and sometimes I don’t get out of my pajamas.
•both are really sweet
Getting a book into development for a Hallmark Channel movie is an author dream come true!
I wasn't sure which Bingley (or which Pride and Prejudice production) people liked most!
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Is it getting colder where you are? Do you love chilly weather? I even love the winter! (Somebody’s got to do it!) It’s chilly in the house this morning and I am perking up 😊