Yesterday in this series, I discussed elements needed to create a good protagonist. Now it’s time to talk about the antagonist because a hero is only as good as his …
Category: Writing
How to Write a Murder Mystery (Part 2)
In the last article, I talked about a couple of methods you can use to cover up evidence in your mystery stories. Now I will talk about arguably the most …
How to Write a Murder Mystery (Part 1)
Murder mysteries are fun, interesting reads that can be short, cozy, comfortable books to enjoy, or they could be dark, personal, deep novels that you think about long after reaching …
Finding Time to Write
Life is complicated. You need to do a million little things throughout the day, and writing is usually not included in that list. You have to keep your house or …
How to Bore Your Audience (Doctor Who)
“Doctor Who” is a British sci-fi show that began airing in 1963, was canceled in 1989 and was revived for another run in 2005, which is still going to this …
When to Start Working on Your Story Idea (And When to Stop)
Finding the right idea for your story can be a challenge. I know many people ask different authors how they get their story ideas. Some small authors give a straightforward …
Finding Writing Inspiration in The Bible
“The Chronicles of Narnia” is a bestselling, classic children’s fantasy series by author C. S. Lewis. One of the most discussed things about the series is its biblical parallels. The …
What Is a Serial Novel? And How Do I Write One?
Today, I thought I would talk about serialized novels. Those who follow news of what’s coming to Disney Plus super closely have probably heard the term “serialized” before since Disney …
Why I Love Bad Movies (and Hate Some Good Ones)
I love bad movies. They’re fun to watch and are usually pretty entertaining. But how can I enjoy something even if I know it’s bad? Isn’t that an oxymoron? How …
A World of Possibilities
Last Saturday, the library in my city hosted a local authors’ convention, and I thought I would attend. (Not as an author, though, because the library does not know I …