Relationship failures can usually be distilled to: "We don’t see things the same way." Laurie Schnebly Campbell shows us how characters drive conflict.

Award-winning writer, Laurie Schnebly Campbell, defines the essence of a book blurb with three "do's and don'ts" to help you get it right.

Engaging story basics: character has a goal, which they want to achieve because of motivation, and while trying to reach it they run into conflict.

Your story is full of good ups and downs, but your readers want to be able to make a connection with your characters too. Laurie shares some possibilities.

Whether you’re writing a serial killer thriller, a paranormal epic, or a bedtime story, you want there to be enough tension to keep readers turning pages.