CIRCLE WITH A DOT

@anderlandbooks That's the way it should be, IMO. Cardboard cut-out villains rarely make for interesting stories. Now if there's an internal logic to what they're doing, that can make them interesting.#WritersCoffeeClub #FridaOfHamelin

#WritersCoffeeClubFebruary 23rdWhat techniques help you write a difficult second act?I just don't use formulas to write my stories. They might be finde for analysis later one, but I don't work that way.What techniques do I use to get over a rough patch?Talk to friends, write scenes non- chronically, write stuff that I know will need heavy editing later on - or just wait for the muse to guide me.

#ScribesAndMakers 20/02: The alpha male is a misconception perpetuated in popular media that our featured creator works against in her wolf books. What's a misconception that bothers you in popular media?That being possessive is something good in a (male) LI.I cannot count the toxic love stories I've read that made me think - once she stops adoring him, her days will be numbered. I don't understand why so many romance authors think that is cool.

#WritersCoffeeClub 19. What's your biggest challenge when crafting a satisfying ending?Knowing when to stop. Not falling into that trap of trying to explain everything and tie every loose thread. A friend once said to me - you need to leave some things to the reader's imagination - and that was perfect advice.I try my best to stick to that. When a story feels done, I stop - even though I could go on and one and on...