DAVID CORBETT’S “FIVE CORNERSTONES OF DRAMATIC CHARACTERIZATION” FROM “THE ART OF CHARACTER”
I want to talk about David Corbett’s “Five Cornerstones of Dramatic Characterization” written about and described in detail in his writing manual, “The Art of Character.” If you’re a new writer—or even a seasoned one in need of a refresher—go do yourself a favor and pick this book up from your local bookstore. Corbett is a New York Times notable author of several novels, most recently “The Mercy of the Night.” He is a writing teacher at the UCLA extension program, and teaches
FINDING AN EDITOR IN 2015
I was thinking recently about editors out there in the stratosphere. It’s tough—in 2015—to be an aspiring writer who’s trying to track down a good editor. First of all, there are shady editors out there—as there are agents and publishers—and some of them are only seeking money. Lots of it. What you’ve got to remember is that, since the 1960s writing has become increasingly popular. This is unfortunate, really, because it clouds the market. It is now much harder for accomplish
