By Peny McGinnis @PennyFMcGinnis I might not share this with many people, but I feel safe spilling my secret in the writing community. Something unexpected happens when I open my laptop, call up Scrivener, and type. My storyline takes on the appearance of a curvy road in the mountains instead of…

@DiAnnMills Some of our character’s traits are easy to discover. Physical description, food preference, a career choice, favorite color or food, wants, goals, and other basic attributes that can be revealed in a non-threatening manner. Life experiences that had painful physical, mental, or emotional outcomes are often hidden beneath a…