Is it a main character, a secondary character or an incidental one – once the author decides that, then the work to be done is clear.
Should You? Using Song Lyrics in Fiction
It’s a natural inclination to refer to, quote from and honor words of others that move us. Frequently, then, the question comes up: can I quote song lyrics in my story? To me the legal issues are secondary to the artistic concerns.
Creating a Character of “Age”
One of the first questions a romance writer has to answer is “Why is this character single?” The older the character, the more complicated the answer to that question can be.
New Writer – Don’t Quit Your Day Job
There is one thing to consider: just starting a book puts you in an elite group of people. And finishing makes you rarer still.