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Building Better Characters

I’ve been working on a new project. Like many proto-stories, I have a few scenes in mind, some setting details, and some characters. And, as I’ve talked about before, I’m an outliner. And each time I outline a story, I aim to make it better, stronger, a really solid outline–one that can demonstrate conflict, pacing,…

Hugo, Doctor Who, and Hints

Over the weekend, this year’s Hugo winners were announced. Tor.com provided the complete list of Hugo nominees and winners. You can also read some of the winning pieces online for free. Here is a link to Best Novelette, “Six Months, Three Days,” by Charlie Jane Adams (twitter). And here is a link to Best Short…