Category Archives: resonance

Name That Name

Posted on September 3, 2012 by SharonJoss

The more I write, the more I notice names. It’s sounds petty, but picking the right name for major characters can be frustrating.  First of all the name must satisfy the author’s inner sense of rightness.  As writers, we are … Continue reading →

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Memorable Characters OR, How Feedback On Chapter One Got Me A Better Ending

Posted on August 11, 2012 by SharonJoss

The first three chapters of GLAMOUR have been critiqued by no less than 15 readers.   The feedback I got regarding one of the characters in Chapter One had been both positive and consistent; everybody loved ‘Justin’, and couldn’t wait to … Continue reading →

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