Disconnectors: Give Your Readers a Wake Up Call

Disconnectors: Give Your Readers a Wake Up Call

What are disconnectors? And why do you need them? Well, do me a favor. Watch one of those soppy soaps today. Something like ‘Desperate Housewives; Dynasty; The Bold and the Beautiful’ or something equally…um…riveting. Notice how they started the episode? They didn’t...
How to Put Some Heat Into Your Writing

How to Put Some Heat Into Your Writing

Ever walked into a cold room on a chilly night? You know what I mean. On a really cold night, step into a freezing room and turn the heating on full. The heater chugs. It kazooozas. But the room is still brrrrr. And then suddenly, about fifteen-twenty minutes later,...