Today, I’m guest posting over on Wordserve Water Cooler, with the post “How to Create Walk-On Characters Who Are Memorable (But Not Too Memorable).” Here’s an excerpt: Every character is the hero of his own story. That bit of popular advice is a marvelously evocative reminder to breathe life into even minor characters. However, chances […]
August 6, 2014 by 7 Comments NewsWho Won The Annotated Jane Eyre Grand Prize?
First, I want to take a moment to thank you all for your support and enthusiasm for Jane Eyre: The Writer’s Digest Annotated Classic. Thank you for making the launch a success! I’ve already been thrilled to hear your overwhelming enthusiasm for the book and its possibilities for helping writers learn the tricks and secrets from the […]
August 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment NewsLast Chance to Enter the Grand Prize Drawing!
Thank you all for a great launch week for Jane Eyre: The Writer’s Digest Annotated Classic! Just a reminder: today is the last day to enter the drawing for the three-tiered Grand Prize giveaway! Entries must be received by 6:00 PM MDT. For more info on prizes, see below. You can enter using the Rafflecopter […]
August 1, 2014 by 31 Comments NewsGiveaway: Win Registration to the Writer’s Digest Conference + More Prizes!
And… it’s launch day! Welcome to the official launch of Jane Eyre: The Writer’s Digest Annotated Classic. You can purchase the book in paperback, the Kindle e-book, or the Nook e-book. As always, I’m celebrating the book’s launch with PRIZES! So please join the party. There will be hourly prizes all day today and fun stuff all week, culminating […]
July 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment DialogueThe Four Different Types of Conflict in Dialogue
Today, I’m guest posting over on Jane Friedman’s blog, with the post “The Four Different Types of Conflict in Dialogue.” Here’s an excerpt: Conflict in dialogue provides authors with one of their best opportunities for jazzing up their stories and powering their plots. Slow scene? No problemo. Just throw in a nice, heated little argument. What […]
July 11, 2014 by 105 Comments NewsWin an Advance Copy of The Annotated Jane Eyre!
We’re getting close! I’m currently elbow deep in preparations for the launch party for Jane Eyre: The Writer’s Digest Annotated Classic. I can’t wait to see it in its finalized paperback and digital versions! Be sure to mark your calendars for August 1st, 2014. You all know how much I love giveaways, and we’ve got some […]
June 25, 2014 by 15 Comments Writer's Help10 Things Writers Can Learn From Jane Eyre
You are one lucky ducky. Know why? Because writers can learn about storytelling just about anywhere. Life itself is a story. All we have to do is sit back and watch! But one of the best specific places where writers can learn how to better their craft is by reading masterful books. As we approach the […]
June 10, 2014 by 14 Comments NewsLaunch Date for the Annotated Jane Eyre
And we have a launch date for Jane Eyre: The Writer’s Digest Annotated Classic! August 1, 2014, is the big day. Mark your calendars and stay tuned. Plenty more goodies coming up between now and the launch! .
