3 ways writers fail to get maximum impact from a story – and what to do instead

Today’s re-blog is from Roz Morris — Worth Reading — Worth exploring her full site :-)

Nail Your Novel

Novels in progress will always have rough patches and individual quirks, but there are certain common issues I routinely see that have quite simple fixes. Here are a few – and they can make a big difference.

Crucial event is underplayed or buried

Does an event change a character’s emotional state or world view? Does it make them change what they want, or strengthen their resolve? Make sure...