Outlining, Part 2 – Should I Outline at All?

This is the second in a two part series about outlining. Last week, we reviewed the two main methods of outlining. In the process, this author explained that she does not practice either method – not in their purest forms, anyway. This was not always the case; when writing my first novel at around sixteen …

Outlining, Part 1 – Is There a Right and a Wrong Way to Do It?

This is the first in a two part series about outlining. Before going any further, let me just say that I am NOT telling anyone how to outline or not outline their story. There is no right or wrong way to write a summary for a novel idea. There is also no reason to outline …

The Problem of Evil, Part 2 – Villains: How Evil Does Your Story Need Them to Be?

This article is the second in a three part series dealing with villains and evil, along with their uses in and their effects on a story. Daniel Arenson, author of Earthrise, Kingdoms of Sand, and other series, has several articles on character development on his website. A little while ago, I was reading through and …