(1) Tension. Something’s not right about all this. (2) Respect. A strong, competent hero. (3) Empathy. Characters I care for. (4) Conflict. Most of these characters are in mortal danger. (5) Enemies. Opposition that is believable and overwhelming. (6) Romance. Between characters I’m rooting for, but with plenty of #1, above. (7) Resolution? Wrap things […]
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Seven Things I’ve Learned About Using a Moleskine®
(1) Use it for you. Don’t worry about preserving your work for posterity. That’s what presidential historians are for. Use it to fuel your creativity and capture what matters. (2) Keep track of events and experiences. Notes from a conference. Descriptions of a vacation. Impressions of an encounter. The mile markers of your life. What happened? […]
Seven Things I’ve Learned About Persuasive Writing
(1) Keep it personal. This is a conversation, not an announcement. (2) Show respect. Assume a reader more intelligent than yourself. (3) Be honest. Never resort to hype. (4) Make your point. Why does this matter? (5) Allow yourself to feel. Speak to the mind and heart. Identify with your reader. (6) Write visually. Evoke […]
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