Here are three tips on getting it right:

  1. Decide what the major plot surprises are up front and then go back into the story and drop little breadcrumbs to lead the reader to this point
  2. Start the story as close to the point of action or excitement, without clogging the opening with back story, exposition or setting detail
  3. Tie the plot points to the character’s emotion – revenge, joy, humiliation, pride – to make sure the reader buys into your character’s journey from the very start.

http://writerswrite.co.za/curiosity-seduced-the-cat-getting-the-reader-to-ask-the-right-questions

Abbreviations (5 tips)

Posted: January 14, 2014 in Writing, Writing Tips

An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase.

  1. An abbreviation is not pronounced as it is written. Examples: We pronounce Dr as Doctor, Jan. as January, abbr. as abbreviation.
  2. An abbreviation usually ends in a full stop. Examples: subj., etc., Pres., adj., Dec., Fri., Univ.
  3. If the abbreviation ends with the last letter of the word, you do not use a full stop. Examples: Dr, Mr, Mrs, St, Ave, Sgt
  4. If the initial letters of words make up an abbreviation, you do not use a full stop. This is called an initialism and the letters are pronounced separately. Examples: SPCA, UK, HIV, BBC, CIA, UN, CD
  5. If the initials of a group of words form a new word, it is called an acronym. The word is pronounced as spelt and no full stops are used. Examples: NATO, AWOL, Aids, Scuba, Laser, Asap (See Seven Rules for Acronyms)

http://writerswrite.co.za/abbreviations-five-tips-for-writers


These 10 Tips for Writing Antagonists will help writers when they are creating this vital role in their novel.

  1. The antagonist is the character who MOST stands in the way of the protagonist achieving the story goal.
  2. He or she is known as the villain but need not be evil.
  3. The antagonist’s goal is in direct conflict with the goal of the protagonist.
  4. It is better if your villain is a person, not a force of nature (earthquake, flood), a group (gang, big company) or a general life condition (poverty, corruption).
  5. The antagonist should be equal in strength to your protagonist in order to fight a good fight.
  6. The best antagonist is someone who already plays a part in your protagonist’s life.
  7. Create a character whose motivation for opposing the protagonist’s story goal is as strong and logical as the hero’s reason for opposing the antagonist’s goal.
  8. The antagonist does not have to work from a negative motivation. If the roles were reversed the villain could become the protagonist.
  9. A great antagonist believes that his motivations are valid and his actions justified.
  10. Never create an antagonist who exists merely to obstruct the lead. You will end up with a shallow stereotypical character.

http://writerswrite.co.za/10-essential-tips-for-writing-antagonists


Seven ways to ensure you give VICs the attention they deserve

  1. Make them powerful enough to make choices.
  2. Make them the centre of attention. Even if they aren’t in a scene, the other characters should talk about them or think about them.
  3. They must make frequent long appearances throughout your book. If they don’t, you may have cast a character incorrectly.
  4. Make their actions and decisions memorable. As VICs, they are responsible for inciting actions or responding to events.
  5. Make the reader empathetic towards them. Your reader does not have to like them, but they need to understand why they’re doing what they’re doing.
  6. Make these characters viewpoint characters. Readers like to see the story through their eyes.
  7. Make sure they are worthy opponents for each other. If you want to create a compelling, memorable protagonist, you need a strong, three-dimensional antagonist. (Read 10 Essential Tips for Creating Antagonists)

If you do this, you will probably find that it’s easier to write your book. You won’t be giving prime time to supporting characters and you’ll be concentrating on the plot, not the sub-plots.

http://writerswrite.co.za/seven-essential-things-to-remember-about-very-important-characters

Characterization: Kellye MacNamara

Posted: November 15, 2013 in Uncategorized

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My name is Kellye Jaine MacNamara, I hate my middle name. As for the other facts I was born January 3rd, 1989, so that makes me 22. I have not ascended yet but the women in my family never ascend until they are between 24 and 25 years old. The males on the other hand ascend when they are quite young at the age of 21. But whatever, I just got fated to be born a girl so I have to wait. I do have some powers though. I have power over animals and that can be pretty interesting at times.I have recently broken up with my long time boyfriend Roman Gallagher, or rather he broke up with me. For a long time I hated my life…and I did a lot of things to try and destroy it — and now I find that I am pregnant with Taylor Jacob’s baby….and I am partially responsible for what happened to Camden Gallagher…

Cormick and Kenna O’Laughlin are going to adopt my baby with Cait Quinn being godmother…and I am trying to rebuild my life and relationships with people that I once considered my friends…

I also have younger sister that I was once very close to, her name is Carys. I want to get in touch with her again and try and help her get away from our parents…help her have a life.

I have recently run into someone that I hadn’t expected to see again for a while…and have found that there just might be something between us: Cayden Gallagher. I was in love with Cayden even when I was with Roman but never said anything I hope that we can make a go of this because I want it more than I’ve wanted anything in my life.


Hello! My name is Carys Hope Grace MacNamara; I am 21 years old. I am the younger sister of Kellye MacNamara, I get along with my sister for the most part but our parents on the other hand not so much.

My best friend is Jonathan Williams…we have known each other forever; since we were five. We have gone to school together and we hang out constantly. Then there is my friend Reagan…we have known each other most of our lives as well; since we were about ten. The three of us our best friends and we are always together in school and out.

 


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I am one of the Gallagher triplets, I was the last born…the birth order is, Garrison, Roman and then me; Camden Ryan Gallagher.I have not yet ascended but I am not worried. I have powers and I know how to use them and I have others who will watch my back. I have power over all things spirit…

I have a sweet disposition most of the time but I am stubborn and headstrong. I like to do things my way — but the one time I didn’t listen to my friends, to one of my best friends, Dominic O’Laughlin, I and everyone I love paid the price. I hope that one day I will be able to come back to them…tell them the truth…but for now they live with the fact that they think I died that day…they grieve for me and I grieve for them…

There are more things, there are so many more things that I have learned but I just can’t say them all yet. I have learned who I am meant to be with, though I have known that for a long time. I just couldn’t…I knew he was bi, but I just couldn’t tell him I didn’t know how he would react. Then I discovered the prophecy days before my ‘death’ and I tried to tell him several times but we got into a fight instead…and that was the last time I saw him. Now all I have are my dreams and my nightmares.

 


 

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Name: Garrison Ford Gallagher

DOB: December 21st, 1986

Age: 23

Parents: Douglas Garrison Gallagher and Carla Louise Gallagher

Siblings: Roman James Gallagher, Camden Ryan Gallagher [deceased April 5th, 2010]

Best friend(s): His brother Roman and Camden (RIP), Tate Quinn and Dominic O’Laughlin

Girlfriend: Marit Johanssen

School: Half time student of History

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Garrison has been dating Marit for about four years and he is finding that he is caring more and more about her as the days go on. Garrison knows that she is the one he is meant to be with.

Garrison is close to his mother his father on the other hand is an entirely different story — and he could care less about him; just as he seems to care less about he and his brother.

Garrison is also very close to his surviving triplet Roman. The third in the triplets, Camden, was killed during a battle of wills and magick — and he lost. He passed away April 5th, 2010. Both Garrison and Roman are having a hard time dealing with the loss of their brother, and this is where the problems with their father stems from.

Garrison first got a taste of his powers when he turned 12 and he found he liked the new found powers. He was better able to defend himself, and others when needed. When he was 18 he got a little more and when he turned 21 he found out what the full extent of his powers entailed. He was gifted with the power of Heart. With the power of heart he can control everything to do with the heart, physically and emotionally…and depending on how he were to decide to use it it could be good or bad. However, the gift of heart is not a defensive gift and the others are very protective over him, including his brother — however, his girlfriend trusts his judgment and knows he will make the right choices.

Home design by Garrison Gallagher…that includes graphics and backgrounds. Camden Gallagher courtesy of my brother Roman Gallagher.


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Have you ever heard of a pyromaniac? Do you like to play with fire? *laughs* I get to do it on a daily basis should I choose to do so. I could put any pyro to shame. I have the gift and magickal ability to manipulate fire in anyway I please. When I turned 13 I found out that I not only gained a year on that birthday but I had the gift of fire. For everyone the age is different when you get your first taste of magick…one of my triples got it at 12 and the other at 14…it all depends on you.

The magick in my family is passed on from both sides. This means I have matriarchal magick and patriarchal magick…not everyone’s magick is passed on the same way…it all varies depending on your family and it’s history…and my family is steeped in magickal history.

I am a triplet (born on the winter solstice: December 21st, 1986) and I have two other brothers, Garrison and Camden. However, Camden died a year ago — he was in a battle of wills and magick and he was way over his head against someone who was much older and had ascended and he got cocky…and now he is dead! I hate him so much for dying. I don’t understand it, why did he have to do it? He could have gotten anyone of the rest of us and we would have helped him. Me, Garrison, Tate, Dominic, Meri, Marit, Kellye, Morgandy…any of us! No, instead he had to go off on his own and now he is dead! *Breaks down and cries* Gods, I just miss him so much. I feel like a part of my soul has been ripped from me and I don’t know how to make the pain go away. I just don’t understand why you had to leave Garrison and I?…

I have recently broken up with the woman I had been with since I was 15 and she was 14…there were just so many things that had gone wrong in our relationship — and I was no longer in love with her. I found, however, that I was falling more and more in love with Shae O’Laughlin and on Tate’s birthday I asked her to accompany me to his Ascendancy Ball.


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Name: Constantine Davide Borino

Nickname: None

DOB: September 29th, 14??

Birth Sign: Libra

Age: 150ish

How old does he appear: 25

Glasses or contacts: Neither

Hair: black

Distinguishing features: stunning blue eyes, his good looks.

Hair style: fohawk

Height: 6’2″

Weight: 200

Skin Tone: pale

Shape of Face: oval

Is he healthy: yes

Physical disabilities: can’t be in the sun, around fire or holy water

Physical abilities: super strong

History: Constantine was born about 150ish years ago in Rome, Italy. He grew up in a normal but well off childhood. He never wanted for anything. His sister died at a young age and he grew up alone, his parents never having more children after her death. When he was twenty five he met a working woman who he propositioned and she grew to like him — he went back to her several times and one day she bit him and gave him a choice, die or become immortal — there was no real need for Constantine to think about it he chose an immortal life. Since then he has come to England where he has taken himself a castle as his home and he is in search of someone to love and make immortal forever.

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