Tag: craft

  • What makes a great character GREAT?

    We’ve all read books with characters we connect with more than others, but have you ever stopped to ask yourself why? What makes some characters more memorable than others? Just what is it that makes great characters great? Julie at Yummy Men & Kick-Ass Chicks recently asked this question of a number of authors (including…

  • The Hero’s Journey

    I tend to be one of those “learn as I go” types…always on the lookout for something new to add to my box of writer’s craft tools. Today I happened across something particularly special (I just love Twitter for that!). While I’ve had a passing familiarity with the concept of the Hero’s Journey, I’ve never…