By Diane O’Connell

One thing I love about reading a novel is meeting a new cast of characters. Think of your favorite novel: At the heart of everything is a realistic, enthralling protagonist, compelling supporters, or a dynamic villain. The best characters resonate as actual people that you feel as if you could go out and meet.

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By Diane O’Connell

So many authors who come to me for guidance have dreams of writing a bestseller. And for some, that has happened. But it wasn’t by accident. I have found that the writers who have gone on to great success have all begun the writing process by following these three crucial steps

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