A novel is a big thing. It's difficult to hold the whole story in your mind, especially when you've finished a first draft and are still giddy from the flow of creative juices. David Macinnis Gill bigcreativedifficult Change image and share on social
Character development is conflict. David Macinnis Gill characterconflictdevelopment Change image and share on social
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Writing a log line helps you define - for yourself - the essential elements of the plot. It will also let you know immediately if major components of the plot are missing. David Macinnis Gill componentdefineelement Change image and share on social
Authors worry. We worry about writing. Worry about our editors, our agents, our reviews, and our readers. We worry about everything, including all forms of social media including blogs, Facebook, Twitter, and personal websites. David Macinnis Gill agentauthorblog share on social
