by Anne R. Allen We all have a writing craft issue or two…or three or four or five, no matter where we are in our careers. Yes, even professional authors who have written ten or more novels. I’m wrestling with some myself with my forthcoming Camilla book, Catfishing in America, which is still, alas, only […]
The Biggest Problem Facing the Beginning Novelist—And 6 Tips for Avoiding It
by Anne R. Allen Creating compelling narrative takes more than great characters, sparkling dialogue and exciting action. All those elements have to come together in one story. One story. Not a series of episodes. As creatures of the television era, a lot of us tend to think in episodes rather than one long story […]