In this episode, we meet a gold-digger with a mission… Run the Gauntlet (RTG) is a free monthly program where one lucky writer receives a developmental edit of their opening scenes. The feedback is recorded in real-time, on-screen, and then posted publicly so that other writers can share in the insights garnered. In this live … Continued
In this episode, it’s “Lights, Character, Action!” Run the Gauntlet (RTG) is a free monthly program where one lucky writer receives a developmental edit of their opening scenes. The feedback is recorded in real-time, on-screen and then posted publicly so that other writers can share in the insights garnered. In this live critique: A big … Continued
But what’s the creative strategy, behind the words? Run the Gauntlet (RTG) is a free monthly program where one lucky writer receives a developmental edit of their opening scenes. The feedback is recorded in real-time, on-screen and then posted publicly so that other writers can share in the insights garnered. In this live critique: A … Continued
But will it be enough to hook readers? Run the Gauntlet (RTG) is a free monthly program where one lucky writer receives a developmental edit of their opening scenes. The feedback is recorded in real-time, on-screen and then posted publicly so that other writers can share in the insights garnered. In this live critique: A … Continued
The first step for savvy storytellers. Writing a novel or memoir without an outline is like driving without GPS: destinations become murky, and chances are the journey will take a lot longer than needed. This outline template will help you clarify: Your characters’ developmental arcs. Have you introduced the central figure effectively? Is the external action … Continued
But does the creative risk pay off? Run the Gauntlet (RTG) is a free monthly program where one lucky writer receives a developmental edit of their opening scenes. The feedback is recorded in real-time, on-screen and then posted publicly so that other writers can share in the insights garnered. In this live critique: “The Viper” … Continued
But how much is too much? Run the Gauntlet (RTG) is a free monthly program where one lucky writer receives a developmental edit of their opening scenes. The feedback is recorded in real-time, on-screen and then posted publicly so that other writers can share in the insights garnered. In this live critique: A big thanks … Continued
And hook the reader from page one… The first step to writing a great novel is introducing us to a compelling character; i.e. someone we can understand and empathize with. If our introduction to the character falls flat, it doesn’t matter how engaging or complex the protagonist later proves to be, the reader won’t be … Continued
How to find your theme, and make your story sing. Many writers shiver at the T word. After all, finding a novel’s theme sounds so intellectual, like a boring week of high school English you’d rather forget. But throw out your book’s theme at your own risk, because it’s the secret ingredient that will make … Continued