by Zoe M. McCarthy | May 7, 2015 | Writing
“My 16 years in radio drama has influenced me. You only have 45 minutes, and 7000 words, to tell a story, so every scene has to have a point.” —Rachel JoyceMost novelists who have a scene checklist look for at least:A goalA conflictIncreased motivation/stakes.The Who,...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Apr 9, 2015 | Writing
“Coincidence cannot replace motivation.” — Debra Dixon I’ve been reading Debra Dixon’s GMC: Goal, Motivation, and Conflict. Her discussion about coincidences spoke to me. I wanted a scene between my hero and his widowed sister-in-law, the heroine, concerning an ugly...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Sep 4, 2014 | Writing
Author Marion Ueckermann is my guest today. Enjoy Marion’s blog tour and tips to keep readers engaged. And note the drawing below for a chance to receive an eBook of Marion’s novel. Helsinki Sunrise, a Passport to Romance, blog tour follows on from yesterday’s stop in...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Oct 3, 2013 | Writing
“There are no mistakes or failures, only lessons.” —Denis Waitley Do you need to go to a writers’ conference to learn to write? Yes. How else will you experience blunders that teach you about conflict; the hero’s greatest fears; obstacles, disasters, and ticking time...
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