by acackler | Jan 9, 2023 | General
So I binged watched Wednesday yesterday… but I almost didn’t. In fact, if I’d had anything more interesting to do at all (or if I’d had any more energy… it’s been a very long holiday break), I would have stopped after episode one....
by acackler | Feb 2, 2022 | General
So my critique partner (and all time best internet friend) Cassie Swindon got a few beta comments on her latest draft saying a character lacked depth. This is an example of fantastic advice from a beta reader because it helps the author pinpoint where a little more...
by acackler | Apr 23, 2021 | General
Oh man, some of the best characters out there are the bad guys, and Loki is one of the best bad guys around. But what is it about this particular baddie that makes people love him so much? He’s a traitor, a bastard, annoying as hell with his little...
by acackler | Jan 17, 2021 | General, Series: Writing Close
Okay, who here doesn’t love The Mummy? This is one of those movies that is universally enjoyed by fans of every genre (generally speaking). It is campy, scary, funny, romantic, thrilling, nostalgic, and action-packed. It checks basically all the boxes for movie...
by acackler | Jan 15, 2021 | Extras, General, Table Five
Some authors spend a lot of time on character description. There are all kinds of questionnaires and forms floating around out there on the internet, and they were even given to me as assignments in college. The author details favorite colors, food, music, and...
