More Choices

What I'm reading: The Black Cat, by Martha Grimes

Thanks, J.L. for your post yesterday. A lot of those authors are on my Keeper Shelf as well.

Today, as well as being here, I'm at the Single Titles blog, discussing multi-layered characters.

Since Monday's blog on Choices seemed to generate some interest, I thought I'd take it a little further with some examples.

Writing professionals much more knowledgeable than I have stressed that your characters must want something in every scene, even if it's only a glass of water.

For any "want" there are three possible outcomes: Yes, No, or Yes, but.

Let's see what happens with each.

Blog Pick of the Day

Quick note: Last night I was notified that yesterday's blog post, "Choices" was chosen as the Red Room pick of the day for today, Tuesday. If you haven't read it, either pop over to Red Room or scroll down--but be sure to come back to read J.L. Wilson's post!