How to write compelling characters
Thriller author L.T. Ryan discusses developing compelling, relatable characters that readers can’t get enough of.
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FDF #56: Crafting Successful Series
Join us, Friday, February 17th at 12PM NOON Eastern Time. Our guest, James Rosone will share insight how to craft a series that draws readers into books seven, eight, and beyond. This is a FREE live chat, so please bring your questions and opinions. James will give you actionable tips! Sign up now!
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FDF #55: Crafting Compelling Characters
Join us, Friday, February 10th at 12PM NOON Eastern Time. Our guest, LT Ryan, author of several mysteries and thrillers, including the Jack Noble and Rachel Hatch series will discuss developing characters readers can't get enough of. This is a FREE live chat, so please bring your questions and opinions. LT Ryan will give you actionable tips!
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The role of character biases in fiction writing
Timothy Byron discusses how an author’s subconscious biases and life experiences can determine the traits and personality types of their characters.
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FDF #54: Deepening Character Development
Join us, Friday, February 3rd at 12PM NOON Eastern Time. Our guest, A.L. Jackson will share insight on how to develop unforgettable characters that will live in our readers' hearts forever. This is a FREE live chat, so please bring your questions and opinions. A.L. Jackson will give you actionable tips! Sign up now!
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FDF #53: Character Bias
Join us, Friday, January 20th at 12PM NOON Eastern Time. Our guest, Timothy Byron will discuss how an author's subconscious biases, and life experiences may determine the traits and personality types of their characters. Join us as we will discuss unconscious character bias. This is a FREE live chat, so please bring your questions and opinions. Timothy will give you actionable tips! Sign up now!
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Balancing a writing career and everyday life
For this First Draft Friday, Jeff Carson, bestselling author of the David Wolf and Ali Falco Series shares some of what helps him stay on track and mostly sane as he juggles life and creating the next novel.
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FDF #51: Juggling Writing and Life
Join us, Friday, December 16th at 12PM NOON Eastern Time. Our guest, bestselling author of the David Wolf and Ali Falco Series Jeff Carson will share some of what helps him stay on track and mostly sane as he juggles life and creating the next novel. This is a FREE live chat, so please bring your questions and opinions. Jeff will give you actionable tips! Sign up now!
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Using outlines to prevent writer’s block
Science fiction author Scott Bartlett discusses and shares his simple method for structuring stories.
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Small-town settings to anchor your story
Robin James, bestselling author of 16 small-town crime thrillers, discusses tips for how to build fictional towns that readers relate to.
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FDF #50: Defeat ‘Writer’s Block’ with Outlining
Join us, Friday, October 28th at 5PM Eastern Time. Our guest, Science fiction author Scott Bartlett will discuss and share his simple method for structuring stories. This is a FREE live chat, so please bring your questions and opinions. Scott will give you actionable tips! Sign up now!
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FDF #49: Small-Town Settings that Readers Want to Live In
Join us, Friday, October 14th at 12 Noon Eastern Time. Our guest, Robin James, bestselling author of over 16 small-town crime thrillers (Cass Leary & Mara Brent series) will discuss tips for how to build fictional towns that can become like characters unto themselves. This is a FREE live chat, so please bring your questions and opinions. Robin will give you actionable tips! Sign up now!
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