Story structure provides the spine for the body of your novel. It’s what everything else hangs off. And even though you can’t see it, if you don’t have it, you don’t have a story. We as humans are wired for story. It’s how we convey information that is important for the survival of the species. Think of Aesop’s fables or… Read More
Cover Design from a Pro’s POV
Last week, Diana kicked off this month’s discussion of what makes a good cover. I am a graphic designer, and I do book covers, so I come at it from a slightly different perspective. Covers Cost Money A good cover will cost you money. A cover is not sticking up a stock photo, adding the title and your name,… Read More
The Action/Reaction Sequence
Diana gave us a good overview last week about how reactions can be either physical or emotional. Good writing requires both, because it gets the reader in the character’s head and helps create that emotional bond that makes for the most excellent reading experience. Physical reactions are part of an Action/Reaction sequence. It’s important to get these in the right order… Read More