make a plot. a plan of your story, for what you want to do with it, it doesnt have to be precise, and you dont have to stay true to it. But it's a guide line, so even when you're lost and dont know where to go next, you have a guide.
get feedback, there is nothing better at helping us to...
look in the news papers and listen to the news, when you find an artile that really makes you think or is shocking etc. ie. husband murders wife of 15 years and three children ages 10,7 & 2. Just read enough to ge the jist of the story, dont read all the details. doesnt have to be morbid like...
My main character Darrah, (Female 26, black hair, vibrant green eyes, porcolin white skin) finds herself in a wooded area not knowing where she is how she got there.
She has urges she cant help but follow. she kills a hare and drains it of blood.
Feeling disgusted with herself, she wanders...