In the beginning all was good…

No one really starts out evil. Well, I suppose if you are writing a story about a demon invasion, then … More

You gotta eat, right?

This is one of those topics that seems like something everyone should know, so I feel a little silly bringing … More

When writing, sometimes you want a character to be sympathetic. Admittedly, sometimes you want to create antipathy, but we’ll start … More

When we develop characters it is important for us to understand them. We need to know what motivates them and … More

Identifying features can be a good way to make a character memorable. They can set the tone for a scene … More

When I first started writing I remember everyone talked about character sheets. I’m sure you have heard of them even … More

I have always liked Villains. In many stories they are the most interesting and the most memorable characters in the … More

In life, so often we are told to be nice, to be polite. We are exhorted to be kind and … More

Names are important tools for writers. They can be obvious or subtle indications of a character’s role in the story. … More

I am often asked how I start a writing project. Or where I start a writing project. Mostly because starting … More