“External motivation is usually the most important to establish early in the book. Internal motivation can take a bit longer to develop and be woven into the fabric of the story one thread at a time. Coincidence:” — Debra Dixon Copy Share Image
“Even light comedy should be well motivated. It’s foolish to assume that a shorter book needs any less attention in the GMC department. In… — Debra Dixon Copy Share Image
“A goal is a desired result, a purpose or an objective. A goal is the prize or reward that your character wants to obtain… — Debra Dixon Copy Share Image
“Writers write. Period. No matter how hard it is. One word after another. Sometimes the sentences spill quickly from our fingertips, and other times… — Debra Dixon Copy Share Image
“The strength of your book is your conflict. For many writers that sentence should read, “The strength of your book is your villain.” How” — Debra Dixon Copy Share Image
“Cowards and courage make for great conflict. Embodied within the statement above is the idea that imperfect heroes are the most satisfying because true… — Debra Dixon Copy Share Image
“if the thought of conflict and trouble makes you chortle gleefully and race to your computer, you are definitely in the right place. If… — Debra Dixon Copy Share Image
“External motivation is usually the most important to establish early in the book. Internal motivation can take a bit longer to develop and be… — Debra Dixon Copy Share Image
