Starlog

  • How to make Your Reader Care About Your Character #5

    I am skimming over notes I took from a class about creating characters that your reader will care about. Disclaimer:  I honestly don’t remember where this handout came from. I’m going to paraphrase the topic and think up my own ideas, but I don’t want anyone to think I’m stealing without giving credit. It should… Read more

  • Learning from someone else’s mistakes – How to NOT write a novel

    I’ve been reading a lot of romance novels lately. Not because it is my favorite genre, but to help strengthen my skills in writing inner-thought and making an emotional connection between the reader and the character. I recently read a book that was AWESOME at this.  I was totally engaged. I liked the heroine. I… Read more

  • How to make Your Reader Care About Your Character #4

    I am skimming over notes I took from a class about creating characters that your reader will care about. Disclaimer:  I honestly don’t remember where this handout came from. I’m going to paraphrase the topic and think up my own ideas, but I don’t want anyone to think I’m stealing without giving credit. It should… Read more

  • Apparently, I’m Weird. Who Knew?

    Apparently, I’m weird. Okay, Okay I’m not talking about the little blue alien living in my computer. I’m talking about real-life stuff. Have you ever had someone tell you that your life is implausible, and would never happen? I’m writing a MG Contemporary, and to keep myself from going off the deep end and blowing… Read more

  • Write a Story with Me #75: “Chaos Has Been Following You” by Kai Damian

    Write a Story with Me is a group endeavor just for the fun of it.  A different writer adds a new 250 words each week.  It is the ultimate Flash Fiction Challenge! If you’d like to sign up, come on over.  There’s always room for more! Here’s this week’s excerpt.  We hope you enjoy! 75… Read more

  • How to make Your Reader Care About Your Character #3

    I am skimming over notes I took from a class about creating characters that your reader will care about. Disclaimer:  I honestly don’t remember where this handout came from. I’m going to paraphrase the topic and think up my own ideas, but I don’t want anyone to think I’m stealing without giving credit. It should… Read more