Writers are always given the advice "show, don't tell." But HOW should we show emotions? This book has the answer.

How can writers choose the right blend of strengths for their characters--attributes that make them admirable and worth rooting for--without making it too easy for them to succeed?

Finding the perfect mix of strengths and weaknesses for our characters can be difficult. So how can writers figure out which flaws best fit their characters?

Master the 6 Core Competencies of Successful Writing -- and learn about story structure too

Learn about the different styles of point of view, from omniscient third person to close first person--and everything in between. Struggle to understand the differences between distant and close third? This book will make you an expert.

How to Edit Yourself Into Print -- Two editors step through the process of editing your own work

Internal dialogue can make or break character-focused stories. Learn exactly how to use it and avoid problems in your writing.

Readers connect to characters with depth, ones who have experienced life’s ups and downs. Of all the formative experiences in a character’s past, none are more destructive than emotional wounds.