We’re writers, and we all love a good character. You know, a character who’s something of a “character.” And we all know that one of the clearest, simplest, and most effective ways to illuminate a tasty character is by using dialect in dialogue. Good use of dialect lets our readers “hear” the same character voice […]
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Have you had this happen to you? The End comes too soon, leaving you feeling unsatisfied. OR, the whole thing just goes on … [Read More...]
Novel Ideas #7: “Setting Builds Foundation”
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