| Articles On Writing Page One |
"The successful man will profit from his mistakes and
try again in a different way. ~ Dale CarnegieI
try again in a different way. ~ Dale CarnegieI
Building Fictional Characters One Stranger at a Time: This article can help you take a
blank character and give him flash and bones.
NEW -- Help Building Characters and Keeping it All Straight: Tips that help you really
flesh out your characters and programs, books, and tips that help you not only do that, but
then keep track of all of the information you gather.
Free Character Chart: This is a very detailed character chart that covers everything from
looks, to motives, to family, to favorite movies and pets, and everything in between that I
could think of.
Rejection Letters Aren't All Bad: Yes, there actually are some good things about them.
The Power of a Query Letter: Ever wonder what an editor can figure out about your
writing just from reading a one-page query letter?
Recipe for Mailing a Complete Manuscript: Getting that request for a complete is a
wonderful thing, until you find yourself trying to figure out the best way to mail the darn
thing. This article should help.
Writer Beware!: In the writing world, you have to know who and what to avoid and what's
normal and what isn't.
How to Get the Most Out of E-Mail Groups: I run a few large ones and have been a
member of many more. Along the way I've learned a lot about them.
Conflict: What it is and what it isn't.
Writing Contests: If you are going to enter some, judge a few, or even coordinate one,
then this article is for you.
What is Point of View: Short and to the point article about POV.
Pace: Keep that story moving.
The Give and Take of Critiques: This article offers plenty of hints on giving a critique
and taking one.
Helpful Hints on Characterization
It’s All About Character: Some hints to help you make sure your characters are
characters and not cardboard cutouts.
Your E-mail Message – Your Reputation: You might want to read this one before you
send that next message on list to a writing group.
All That Sex!: If you have some doubts about writing sex scenes, this article might help
you figure things out.
Getting Back To Writing: If you find yourself struggling to get back to your writing after a
break away from it, then this article might help you or at least let you know you aren't
alone.
My Get It Done Writing Goals Chart: This is a weekly chart you can use to keep track of
your writing and the stuff that goes with it, like word count, edits, research, promo, ect...
My Non-Writing Articles: Find them here
blank character and give him flash and bones.
NEW -- Help Building Characters and Keeping it All Straight: Tips that help you really
flesh out your characters and programs, books, and tips that help you not only do that, but
then keep track of all of the information you gather.
Free Character Chart: This is a very detailed character chart that covers everything from
looks, to motives, to family, to favorite movies and pets, and everything in between that I
could think of.
Rejection Letters Aren't All Bad: Yes, there actually are some good things about them.
The Power of a Query Letter: Ever wonder what an editor can figure out about your
writing just from reading a one-page query letter?
Recipe for Mailing a Complete Manuscript: Getting that request for a complete is a
wonderful thing, until you find yourself trying to figure out the best way to mail the darn
thing. This article should help.
Writer Beware!: In the writing world, you have to know who and what to avoid and what's
normal and what isn't.
How to Get the Most Out of E-Mail Groups: I run a few large ones and have been a
member of many more. Along the way I've learned a lot about them.
Conflict: What it is and what it isn't.
Writing Contests: If you are going to enter some, judge a few, or even coordinate one,
then this article is for you.
What is Point of View: Short and to the point article about POV.
Pace: Keep that story moving.
The Give and Take of Critiques: This article offers plenty of hints on giving a critique
and taking one.
Helpful Hints on Characterization
It’s All About Character: Some hints to help you make sure your characters are
characters and not cardboard cutouts.
Your E-mail Message – Your Reputation: You might want to read this one before you
send that next message on list to a writing group.
All That Sex!: If you have some doubts about writing sex scenes, this article might help
you figure things out.
Getting Back To Writing: If you find yourself struggling to get back to your writing after a
break away from it, then this article might help you or at least let you know you aren't
alone.
My Get It Done Writing Goals Chart: This is a weekly chart you can use to keep track of
your writing and the stuff that goes with it, like word count, edits, research, promo, ect...
My Non-Writing Articles: Find them here
For articles on characters and characterization, check out my Building Fictional
Characters page. The same goes for articles on subjects like, writing a synopsis or
query letter, formatting, agents, and writing contests.
Characters page. The same goes for articles on subjects like, writing a synopsis or
query letter, formatting, agents, and writing contests.
Copyright © 2000 by Charlotte Dillon.
All rights reserved.
All rights reserved.
The writing articles and charts on this page are a few I have written. They each may be
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as long as 'my name and a link to my homepage' is given. You may not include my
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these articles or charts. They may not be used in any way for profit, like in a
workshop, class, site where people have to pay for a membership, ect... I do allow such
use at times for some things, so ask.
If you find my articles or charts being used in any way that isn't free and open, and
including my name and link, please report the situation to me so it can be handled. If
you are unsure if your use will fall under what is allowed, please contact me and ask.
Thanks!
used for free in a free newsletter or on a free website, or a RWA chapter newsletter,
as long as 'my name and a link to my homepage' is given. You may not include my
articles or charts in an e-book without asking unless it's a free e-book and my name
and link are included. You may not charge in any way for others to read, use, or reach
these articles or charts. They may not be used in any way for profit, like in a
workshop, class, site where people have to pay for a membership, ect... I do allow such
use at times for some things, so ask.
If you find my articles or charts being used in any way that isn't free and open, and
including my name and link, please report the situation to me so it can be handled. If
you are unsure if your use will fall under what is allowed, please contact me and ask.
Thanks!
What you'll find on Articles' Page Two:
A Little History
Critiques
Tips & Advice & Tricks & More
Plot
Let's Talk About Money
Point of View
Conflict
Sexual Tension and Love Scenes
Dialogue
Groups of Articles
Beginnings, Middles and Ends
Different Romance Categories
Discipline in Writing
A Little History
Critiques
Tips & Advice & Tricks & More
Plot
Let's Talk About Money
Point of View
Conflict
Sexual Tension and Love Scenes
Dialogue
Groups of Articles
Beginnings, Middles and Ends
Different Romance Categories
Discipline in Writing
What you'll find on Articles' Page Three:
Settings
Writing How To
Writing as a Career
Writing Conferences & Editor/Agent Appointments
This & That
Interviews with Editors & Agents
Promotion Know How
Rewriting & Editing
Help Using MS Word & More
Settings
Writing How To
Writing as a Career
Writing Conferences & Editor/Agent Appointments
This & That
Interviews with Editors & Agents
Promotion Know How
Rewriting & Editing
Help Using MS Word & More
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