Posts by Ray Butterworth
The real question is, at the end of the book is the reader going to wonder "But what about …?"? If the character wasn't especially interesting and didn't leave loose ends, then there is no need fo...
Indiana Jones was the obvious protagonist and main character in Raiders of the Lost Ark. But as to being "the most important character", if that quality is measured by contribution to the plot, it...
If you are trying to minimize the number of words, it will help a lot if you stick to the old rule, Show, don't tell — Wikipedia (a good rule to follow even if you aren't trying to save words). Te...
Some people are volunteers, and they never get paid (except with a verbal or written thank you). Some people get paid as soon as they do something (e.g. a waiter paid almost entirely in tips). So...
