Tag: writer’s tips
-
Creating Main Characters Readers Care About
The best stories have protagonists the reader connects with, characters they care enough about to continue reading to see what happens. A good plot isn’t enough if your reader doesn’t care what happens to the characters you created. Here are some tips for creating protagonists. The main character should be the hero of his or…
-
How to Format Your Novel or Manuscript
Industry standards on formatting a manuscript change from time to time, and not all publishers agree on formatting. But this is what most publishers consider standard today. Font: Times New Roman or another standard font in 12 point size. Page Setup: One inch margins on top, bottom, and both sides. Line Spacing: Double Spaced First…