We can get so caught up writing witty banter, choreographing every move that we forget to write in a backdrop. Location will bring your book to life.

Like people, locations can have certain traits that bring out their personalities and influence the way our characters interact with them. Here are 5 character traits of locations to get you started!

This is a true story:  I looked out my window this morning, as I always do while drinking my breakfast protein shake. In the heavier than usual wind, the prayer flags flapped loudly. Through the narrow gaps of brightly-colored material I saw a profusion of blooming tropical flowers. Behind them, a mermaid sat on her […]

by Fae Rowen I was shocked when Laura, Sharla and Jenny suggested I write a craft blog on world building.  Before you read any further, I need to confess something.  I've never taken a world building writing class.  But after three decades as a science fiction freak, it's no wonder I enjoy world building.  In […]