Writer's Digest February 2018 Digital Edition

Writer's Digest, February 2018, Volume 98, No. 2 The "Love Issue" embraces the more romantic aspects of story weaving, both on and off the page. February is a time in which passions peak. From the desire that drives us to put pen to paper, to the alluring ways authors bewitch readers, love is the essential ingredient in telling tales, of any genre, that truly appeal to the heart. FEATURES: The Love Issue! You're Just Too Good to Be True In crafting fiction across genres, a perfect love interest is a tempting trap, and a trope. Here's how to make the object of your character's affection lovable, flaws and all. by Mindy McGinnis Whisper Sweet Somethings In the hands of a savvy writer, subtle sounds and silences can speak far louder than any shout. Use these delicate techniques to draw your readers in, one murmur at a time. by Jane K. Cleland "I Just Didn't Fall in Love" For every match made in publishing heaven, there's no shortage of heartbreak along the way. Here's how to call upon lov