can't help telling stories
Here’s a great list of potentially villianous traits for an antagonist. And, despite the examples, they don’t have to be female. Will your protagonist take the advice and ditch the “toxic friend”?
7 Types Of Toxic Friends You Need To Ditch.
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/7366026?ir=Women&ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000046
One of the projects I’m working on — the one I dubbed my “10-year book” the other day — has me stuck. I’ve been working on adding another viewpoint, and it’s been awkward. One of Claire Fuller’s suggestions is working on them separately and merging them later. I’m trying it. If you’re stuck, maybe another of her hints will help you.
Writing Dual Narratives | Claire Fuller
http://clairefuller.co.uk/2015/05/28/writing-dual-narratives/
What happens when someone who really understands people has to deal with someone who doesn’t? This article is about working with people who have low “emotional intelligence.” But it also describes some of their traits and those of high “EQ” folks, all of which can be used in character develpment.
How to Work with People Who Aren’t Good at Working with People – HBR.
https://hbr.org/2015/05/how-to-work-with-people-who-arent-good-at-working-with-people
Working in journalism, I’ve learned a lot about writing in the “objective” style of the news. I’ve gotten pretty good at removing myself from stories. So good, in fact, that when I returned to fiction after a long hiatus, I couldn’t remember my own voice, my style. Here’s a nice piece, via Ryan Lanz, that I wish had been around a few years ago.
Finding Your Writing Voice | A Writer’s Path.
http://ryanlanz.com/2015/05/25/finding-your-writing-voice/
For anyone considering indie publishing, cost is a question. Here’s anecdotal information from The Write Life by Dana Sitar. My informal conversations with friends confirm the cost ranges in the piece. Some have spent more because, frankly, they wanted books to hold in their hands. Before you take this route, ask yourself what your goals are. Then consider this article the beginning of your research.
How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish a Book? 4 Authors Share Their Numbers.
http://thewritelife.com/cost-to-self-publish-a-book/#.xasvbo:BNcD
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