Writer's Digest January 2015 Digital Download

Writer's Digest, January 2015, Volume 95, No. 1 FEATURES: Write Your Novel in 2015! Characters, Scene by Scene Dimensional characters are born from drama,not description. Here's why (and how) to delve into your characterizations one defining scene at a time. by David Corbett How to Craft Flawless Dialogue Character conversations are the gems of your story,but just as readers can appreciate fine jewels, so can they spot cheap imitations of the real thing. Use these 7 steps to add quality and clarity to your story's talk. by Elizabeth Sims Tension & Release To keep readers engaged, you need to write a story with rhythm,and use those beats to drum up mid-book climaxes, multifaceted plotlines, and promises of even bigger thrills to come. Here's how to pull it off in 7 steps. by Steven James Why So Many Writers Give Up Mid-Novel (& How Not to Be One of Them) Take an honest look at the real reasons our stories can stall,and discover 9 simple strategies to help you make it to “The E