So I have some pretty bad news… I just heard from a friend that my premise, your premise, your friend’s premise, and everybody else’s premise is, unfortunately, not quite as original as we once thought it was. In fact, I’ve been told that all of these premises are, well, not original at all. I mean sure, some of the twists and tweaks you’ve added to … Continue reading The Difference Between Premise and Design
Every reader loves a good villain, and most writers love them too. If you rack your brain about some of the most memorable characters in books, movies, and on TV, I’d bet more than a few villains pop up. I personally find antagonists fascinating. Sometimes I find them even more fascinating than many heroes out there, and it’s difficult for me to take my attention … Continue reading The Missing Piece – What Most Antagonists Are Lacking
Friday afternoons are full of breaks between projects, and perfect for sneaking in some writing. I’ve found that these ten minute snippets of time are often the best moments to knock out those smaller tasks that require short bursts of intense concentration. Right now I’m finishing some backstory on one of the characters in my next book. The character happens to be the antagonist of the … Continue reading Writing In Short Bursts
