Fiction Tips Articles
Creating Memorable Characters
Posted on 14. Feb, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
Memorable characters aren’t just born. You give birth to them, you nurture them, then wean them and kick them out on their own to go live in readers’ hearts.
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Why is Setting Important?
Posted on 04. Feb, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
Setting is the alternative world an author creates.
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What is setting in fiction writing?
Posted on 04. Feb, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
All writers create an alternative world.
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Tips for Writing a Successful Synopsis
Posted on 04. Feb, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
The tone of the synopsis matches the story’s tone.
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Must-Have’s for Romance Writing
Posted on 04. Feb, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
Romance is the hero’s destiny, the heroine’s love is his reward
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How do you research settings?
Posted on 04. Feb, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
Setting is a powerful tool that can serve as a friend, an enemy or a teacher.
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Researching Historical Fiction
Posted on 04. Feb, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
Writing historical fiction is more of a challenge, but oh, so rewarding.
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Heroes & Heroines
Posted on 04. Feb, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
Very few heroes are born heroic; they have to grow into it.
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Writing conflict
Posted on 04. Feb, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
Conflict involves two characters who both want to wind up on top, and there’s no room for reasoning, bargaining or compromise.