Every story has a moment…

Every story has a moment…

A subtle, almost imperceptible moment—where the course of the main character’s (MC) life changes forever (whether or not she knows it).  In my novel, it’s the moment when Heath—yep… the unnamed victim in the opening chapter has a name—decides to take a shortcut...
In Defense of the 3 Act Story Structure

In Defense of the 3 Act Story Structure

I recently read an article by a writer who claimed that the 3 Act Story Structure was essentially the “fast food” version of writing. His belief is that we’re giving America a bunch of junk food stories when what they really need is the sustenance found in...
Jump Start Your Novel

Jump Start Your Novel

I remember my very first critique group. I couldn’t believe REAL writers had invited me to be a part of them. Pretty sure I wanted to puke as I walked up to the old, colonial house and knocked on the door. In my memory it is fall, but I really can’t remember.   What I...