In 2021, any writer can get stories out for purchase with minimal effort: great for access, terrible for quality control. The rapid evolution of the publishing process have flooded vendors and bookshelves with forgettable filler, “names doing stuff,” that easily overwhelm quality work and deter all but the most determined browsers. Finding and cultivating your audience in today’s market presents a serious challenge. How can authors break through the noise and attract their readers? At the end of January, I’m presenting a master class through Writers for Diversity called Dynamic Duo: worthy adversaries. The class was actually inspired by Pam Binder of the Pacific Northwest Writers Association who wanted me to teach an in-depth session about character conflict that looked … Continue reading Dynamic Duo: Worthy Adversaries with Damon Suede