I always feel that as the author, once I know what a character is ashamed of, then I can go about making her truthful on the page.
Joshua MohrIf a character is honest with a reader, then (hopefully) that will engage the reader's empathy centers; she'll meet that openness with acceptance, and they'll forge a nourishing and meaningful bond as the book continues.
Joshua MohrI always wished to be a better planner. It seems more elegant, while my trial and error process is more akin to someone scratching an awful case of poison oak.
Joshua Mohr