The Upside of Down

Purchase “Hmmm,” the doctor muttered. Natalie wrinkled her forehead, almost afraid to ask, and said, “What does that mean?” “You do know you’re pregnant, right?” Her...

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Writing Fiction: Name that Character

by Rebecca Talley on September 18, 2011 - 2 comments

How do you name your characters? Some popular authors have created unique names for their characters, while others have used common names. JK Rowling uses names like Dumbledore, Romilda, Lovegood, and Nymphadora. Stephenie Meyer uses Edward, an ordinary name, for …

Posted in Characters, Writing Fiction, writing a novel, writing for children | Tagged character names, chracters, fiction, J. K. Rowling, naming characters, Stephenie Meyer, Twilight, writing a novel, Writing Fiction | 2 Comments

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Gabby’s Secret

Back cover: Third-grader Gabby Honeycutt is devastated when her teacher asks... read more

Hook Me: What to Include in Your First Chapter

You only have one chance to hook an editor or agent with your first chapter.... read more

Grasshopper Pie

Have you wondered what happens when imaginative siblings start cooking... read more

Heaven Scent

She’d wanted her father to pay more attention to her, and she’d... read more

Altared Plans

The perfect day. The perfect marriage. The perfect groom. WHAT COULD GO WRONG?... read more