Category: Branding

Plotting

Published on by christine colorado3 Comments

THE KEY TO PLOTTING IS CHANGE…

In the course of a page or a scene, characters do things, learn things and have things done to them.

While interesting in themselves, they also:

  1. Alter ( improve or worsen) the status of a character or the relationship between characters.
  2. Raise new questions about the possible developments or outcomes and foreshadow coming events.

The stream of action keeps pounding ahead.

Each scene is built around what can be called Story Points and Bold Strokes

Bold Strokes is an event, decision or discovery that changes how things were. Continue reading “Plotting” →

Cultivating Your Writing Paths

Published on by Robecca AustinLeave a comment

Authors Circle Q and A -1

Last week we posted the first part of our Q and A on cultivating your writing path. Here we go with part two.

Our Q and A comes from feedback we’ve received, social media, and authors from our authors’ circle. The questions are also answered by authors at different stages in writing careers.

Question two continues with our authors’ responses

2. In what ways have you treated your writing as a business?

I’m a slacker when it comes to a set writing schedule. I do set dates however when a particular project needs to be completed. I continue to build my platform regularly. I file taxes and track my progress and goals.  —Robecca Austin

Writing under a pen name is one that I am attempting, and working to create a brand from there.  —Lee Penbrooke Continue reading “Cultivating Your Writing Paths” →