Month: November 2016

Writing Q&A Number 11 – Creating Fun Characters

From Alexis: I’ve been working on my novel, and I think I’ve got the plot generally figured out, but I’ve been told the my characters are too serious and possibly boring. I’m wanting to figure out fun / funny quirks… Read More ›

Critique Group – A Monster Saved Part 3

Uh … sure, Maximus. It looks like you’re pleased with what I wrote. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All I ask is that you post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece…. Read More ›

Writing Q&A Number 10

From Belle, I have a villain who believes that she’s not doing anything wrong, but helping. She is very ‘high up’ – meaning she is the sister of her country’s ruler. So, I’m wondering, when she gets discovered for the… Read More ›

Critique Group – Commencement

Please, Lord Vader, put me down now so I can finish the critique. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All I ask is that you post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece…. Read More ›

Writing Q&A Number 9

From Natalya: I have a book concept I am working on, and it involves a race of non-human characters. They basically look like a kind of hybrid between birds and people. The story is set entirely in the realm this… Read More ›

Critique Group – Ichthus Case Files

Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All I ask is that you post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece. Even a short comment on one aspect can be helpful. If you want… Read More ›