Ciao, amici. We've been discussing the story bible. So far, we have the overview and the series premise. Today, we're going to cover character sheets. There are a few things you absolutely need to keep consistent when you create a character. Appearance, age, and the character arc. Filling out this simple form will give you … Continue reading Character Sheets
Author: Staci Troilo
Friday Book Cover: Differences Across One Genre
Ciao, amici. It's my turn to discuss covers today. I've done a few where I broke down the features of a single title or a series, discussing font, color, graphic, etc. Today, I thought I'd back up and take a look at conventions in general. I'm prescheduling this post. Today's date is March 23, but … Continue reading Friday Book Cover: Differences Across One Genre
The Series Premise
Ciao, amici. Last time, I gave you a rundown of what goes into a series bible. This time, we're going to discuss the first item that goes in the bible---the series premise. A while ago, I posted six steps to plotting a series. That post is an excellent accompaniment to this one, should you want … Continue reading The Series Premise
Bonus Friday: Favorite Book
Hey, SEers! This is one of those months with five Fridays in it. That means today is a group post. The theme for today is Favorite Book Written and Why. We're each going to tell you our personal favorite. We encourage you to share yours in the comments. Ciao, amici! Staci here. It was hard to pick … Continue reading Bonus Friday: Favorite Book
How to Create a Story Bible
Ciao, amici. Lately, I've been in planning mode. I'm one book into a five-book series, and if you've ever written a series, you know there's a lot to keep track of and a lot to plan. The best way to keep track of everything is to create a story bible. I do most of my … Continue reading How to Create a Story Bible
