Writing a story to theme helps steer the writing in the right direction. Sarah (Sally) Hamer offers questions to help us find the heart of our story.

Writing a story to theme helps steer the writing in the right direction. Sarah (Sally) Hamer offers questions to help us find the heart of our story.
Writing a compelling character is an important aspect of creating a novel. How do you do it? By giving that character a strong goal, motivation and conflict.
What are the skills that take your story past your initial idea? Here are three from Sally Hamer that will make a big difference!
In every story there comes a point in which your characters step up and express what they want. Sarah "Sally" Hamer shows us how "I Want" fits in the story.
Unlock the secrets of creating vivid, relatable characters. Dive into character interviews and discover how to breathe life into your story.
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