Writers Remedies

Creating your own character is probably the most important ingredient for a compelling novel. But how does the writer use creative writing prompts to create characters that the reader will really believe in? Well, here is a technique that will bring the character to life. Character Creation Technique Interview your Fictional Character Conceiving characters from the top of your head is not the only way to create characters. Every writer needs to try various techniques that will spark the imagination. Some writers base characters upon real people, tweaking detail and altering aspects of that character, such as appearance or background. Other writers prefer to come up with totally imaginary characters that will undoubtedly source unconscious memories from the many people we have known in a lifetime. Create your own Person with a Character Questionnaire and Interview This creative writing blog shows how to complete a character questionnaire, a quite effective way of ge...

I attended a major writing festival in the UK recently, including writing workshops as well as a question and answer session posed to literary agents of traditional publishers in the book industry. Some of the viewpoints certainly struck a chord with me, having been published with Amazon for some years now. And here’s what I learned. The Big Players in the Publishing Industry Versus Amazon Closure of Book Shops due to the Kindle It seems a general consensus that Amazon is viewed as a monopoly without democracy. This publishing platform is so efficient, cutting out all middlemen, postal costs and production that no room can be found for opposition. There is no healthy competition and things look set to remain that way. Let’s face it Kindle books and online publishing have basically created a hole in paperback sales. The other digital book platforms such as Nook and Apple just don’t compete with Amazon. The Future of the Paperback Book This means many chain books s...

My novel, Nora is half price for one week only at Google Books. Read an excerpt below. Her harsh brand of rehab hides a bitter secret. Nancy is hurled into the world of celebrity when she performs a shoot with odious playboy, Vince. A horrendous car crash hurls her world into a nightmare, where her alter-ego, Nora is born. A bizarre, gritty and unforgettable psychological thriller that will stay in the mind for days after finishing.