by R.M. ArceJaeger | May 18, 2011 | Writing |
Everyone loves a good bad guy. But what is it that makes them so deliciously evil? How do we write one that the audience can love to hate, or start out hating but then grow to love? Step #1: Provide your character with a redeeming quality The key to writing any...
by R.M. ArceJaeger | Mar 21, 2011 | Writing |
There is no story without character. You can have beautiful scenery, an excellent plot, driving action — but if you have flat characters, then you have a flat story. No matter what. People want to be able to connect with your characters. Love, interest,...
by R.M. ArceJaeger | Mar 11, 2011 | Writing |
I cannot begin to describe how many books I’ve read and movies I’ve seen that are so riddled with plot holes they look like the gopher warren in my backyard. Sometimes, the plot holes can be as simple as “they walked into the house with an armful of...
