Are your stories full of descriptions that pull your readers into the scene? Can they hear the squawks of gulls and feel the breeze off the water? Can they taste the delicate white fish, accented by a tangy salsa and wrapped in a warm flour tortilla?
But can they hear the conversation of two people walking down the beach?
Here are some reasons why that conversation matters, and some ways to make it realistic.
Why Your Conversational IQ Matters and How to Boost Your Score | Entrepreneur.com
Strength or weakness?
Does your main character have these traits? If not, is the lack of one or more of them the source of the “fatal flaw” that will lead to the crisis in your story?
5 Personality Types That Get Promotions at Work
http://mashable.com/2014/05/04/personality-types-promotions-work/
Make characters work
Here are some more traits to consider when you’re developing a character.
5 Personality Types That Get Promotions at Work
http://mashable.com/2014/05/04/personality-types-promotions-work/
Work creatively
Pick one of these today and try to incorporate it into your life. I’ve heard that after about a month of thoughtful effort, a new routine really becomes a habit.
10 Habits Of Highly Creative People
http://www.buzzfeed.com/ariannarebolini/habits-of-highly-creative-people
A look at ebooks
Digital books were all I packed for my trip to Italy. I have friends who have done the same for business trips and vacations since the first e-readers came out. Here’s a recent look at the ebook market.
Three Trends Among Ebook Readers | Digital Book World
http://www.digitalbookworld.com/2014/three-trends-among-ebook-readers/