Aug 9, 2022 | Author Interview, Craft, Writing
Author and writing coach Becca Puglisi shares tips and tools to help you write believable characters that your readers will love.
Nov 23, 2021 | Author Interview, Craft
We have had episodes about protagonists, the characters who want something that drives the plot forward, and antagonists who get in their way. But stories do not live on protagonists alone. Side characters, or supporting characters, play a vital role in your novel....
Aug 18, 2020 | Author Interview, Craft, Writing
If readers don’t care about your characters, they won’t care about your book. If your characters are wooden, generic, or forgettable, readers won’t buy, read, finish, or recommend your book. If you want to write a book people not only finish but recommend to friends,...
Jun 23, 2020 | Author Interview, Writing
Some novelists see themselves as character-first writers. Others start with the plot. Which is better? Does it depend on the genre? Could you be making a mistake that is crippling your writing? Our guest today will help us answer these questions and more. She is a...
Jul 9, 2019 | Author Interview, Publishing, Writing
Discover how to create good characters that will captivate your readers, engage their hearts, and keep them turning pages.