by Jill Williamson | Apr 27, 2012 | Writing
By Jill WilliamsonWhen creating your characters, it helps to be able to look at them. This is why I create a character board for each novel I write. I like to have my characters out where I can see them. I have a sandwich board sign that I use for book signings, but...
by Jill Williamson | Apr 24, 2012 | Writing
By Jill WilliamsonThe 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman is a nonfiction book first published for married couples. I don’t remember when I first discovered it, but I found the concept fascinating. The five love languages work for every relationship. In fact, I asked my...
by Jill Williamson | Apr 20, 2012 | Writing
By Jill WilliamsonNow that you know what kind of background your characters came from, it’s time to focus on the story. Motivation is the most important thing to know about your characters when telling a story. What your character wants drives his or her actions. And...
by Jill Williamson | Apr 17, 2012 | Writing
By Jill WilliamsonI notice a lot of perfect characters in novels, especially male heroes in romance novels written by women… Those authors might argue, “He’s not perfect! He has a scar.” Or “He’s not perfect! He refuses to forgive his brother for stealing his fiancé.”...
by Jill Williamson | Apr 13, 2012 | Writing
By Jill WilliamsonThis is the third post in a three-part series on writing fight and/or action scenes. Click here to read the first post, Writing the Action/Fight Scene, and click here to read the second post, Editing the Action Scene: Seven Ways to Make it...
