I’ve poo-pooed this idea before, about putting ratings and warnings on books, but the more I read, the more I’m totally for it. When it comes to the rating systems, I am a fan of the one used for video games. On the package of any game will be a black and white box. On … Continue reading Warnings and Ratings for Books
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Rough Draft is not a Perfect Draft
I'm working on a retelling of Aladdin. I outlined the plot, and I felt good about it, but now that I'm in the drafting stage, I'm getting all the self-conscious "not good enough" vibes. I've had to step away from the draft and remind myself that a rough draft is not the final draft. It's … Continue reading Rough Draft is not a Perfect Draft
Let’s Talk Plot Devices
I want to take a moment to talk about an overused plot device. I've seen it so many times, I roll my eyes at it now. This plot device is where we are introduce to the main character and another character, be it a brother, a sister, a friend, a lover - a character that … Continue reading Let’s Talk Plot Devices