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

http://m.entrepreneur.com/article/233683

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/

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/

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

These are all great ideas. For today, check out number three.

5 Incredibly Effective Ways to Work Smarter, Not Harder | Inc.com

http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/5-incredibly-effective-ways-to-work-smarter-not-harder.html?sf24648496=1