by Zoe M. McCarthy | Nov 21, 2019 | Writing
image by Fotorech I finished reading Tailor Your Fiction Manuscript in 30 Days. I have AND will highly recommend it to anyone who dabbles in fiction. It’s one of the best “how to” books I’ve ever read. —Marsha Hubler, Director Montrose Christian Writers...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Apr 4, 2019 | Writing
image by uglowp My guest today is Sara L. Foust. Sara will tell us how to recognize scenes that need to be cut. More about her new book, Rarity Mountain, follows her post. Sara: How do you know if you should include the scene you’ve just...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Sep 1, 2016 | Writing
A common first-chapter problem is introducing too many characters in the first scene. This can also be a problem for later scenes.The ProblemReaders feel as if they’ve entered a gala with names thrown at them.People can keep track of around three characters at a...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | May 14, 2015 | Writing
“Good questions out rank easy answers.” — Paul Samuelson I’ve studied the craft of writing for a while now. Sometimes all the questions experts say I need to ask myself gets overwhelming.But the more I write, the less often I need to ask myself some of the questions....
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Oct 31, 2013 | Creating
“Opposites attract. If two people just alike get married, one of you is unnecessary.” —Larry Burkett You’re preparing a talk to a women’s group. Or writing a romantic scene. Or composing a song. Where will you find a romantic idea to entice your female audiences? Here...
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