Entries by Rebecca T. Dickson

Cut It Out: Self-Editing Basics

Hey there, bombshell. Brace yourself. The topic is self-editing, which I normally despise. But this kind of editing you do AFTER your brand-spankin’ new manuscript is finished and you’ve celebrated with too many cocktails, tequila shots . . . and perhaps bottles of Veuve Clicquot. Once the hangover is gone and you’ve taken some time […]

The Others and the Extras: The Importance of Secondary Characters

A guest post by Scott D. Southard Oh, the lament of the poor minor character. Pushed to the sidelines, knowing full well they are not the focus of the story. Love is probably not in the cards for them. They are the ones injured in the line of duty or acting as a living joke. […]