Oh! That's Why: Writing BackstoryIn prior posts in this Writing Basics series, there have been references to focusing on why your protagonists are doing the things...
Discovering Your Self-Esteem"Don’t wait for others to see you. Make yourself seen. It is worth the risk."
Selfish Friends?"It’s really frustrating when the people you care about don’t understand or respect your needs," says author Laura Silverman.
Already In A Relationship?"As women, we must support each other," says author Kate Evangelista. "We can't tear each other apart just because of a boy."
Living With Anxiety"Not to scare you, but you have a mental health disorder. That’s okay. Like an allergy, you can learn to live with it."
A Conversation With Shelley Sackier"The only way to understand and overcome one’s lifelong fear is to march right up to its front door and bang on its gothic knocker."
Guilt Trips"It sounds like you and your friend are overdue for a serious talk," says author Jennifer Dugan.