Are Your Characters Well Spoken, or is it Just You?
How Articulate Are Your Characters? Most writers are articulate. Because they work with the written word on a daily or near-daily basis, and because they have a love of language,…
How good is your bad guy?
The hero is defined by the villain The NBC show Heroes has a lot of problems. It never quite lives up to its potential for a number of reasons. There…
The Technical Writing FAQ
What are the primary skills of a technical writer? The first skill a technical writer should have, of course, is writing. You should be able to write in a clear,…
How to get started as a technical writer in 30 days
Who you are If you’re reading this, then I am going to assume three things about you: If those don’t apply to you, then this may not be the right…
23 tips for creating characters
Are you looking to delve deeper into the characters you are writing about? Here are 23 tips for developing better characters for your stories. Brainstorm Sometimes the best first step…