Do you struggle with setting up the early chemistry between your romantic leads? This Line Edit Lesson explores finding the fine balance between exploring the attraction and building core (non-romantic) characterization.
characterization
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Whether you’re a pantser or plotter, crafting memorable stories is all about creating layered, vibrant, vulnerable characters. Download your clutch tool inside!
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Physically, we need air to breathe. We need food and water to survive.
Emotionally, our needs are far more complex. This is where understanding core character values become important for our stories.
In this month’s Pro Tip, I’m breaking down the most important element of a character’s psyche that help us look deeper and push our heroes to their limits (and beyond). If you’re the sort of author who likes to trial-by-fire your characters, this is for you! -
If your WIP is flagging and you can’t figure out why, this book offers a straightforward way to designing your characters and their journey.
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If “show, don’t tell” is one of your weaknesses, today’s deep dive on unspoken detail will help you learn how to polish like a pro.
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How (and why) an author’s self-edits differ from an editor’s line edits
What sorts of line changes should you expect an editor to make? Which are your purview as the author? Click inside to see real examples.