Mary L Mercer: 4 books

CRAFT AN EMOTIONALLY CHARGED STORY THAT KEEPS READERS TURNING PAGES     Have you ever started writing a story, feeling full of inspiration and enthusiasm, only to lose direction somewhere in the middle?      Grab hold of a bright lifeline for writers trekking across their novel’s...

SET READERS FREE TO FEEL YOUR STORYRemember the favorite stories on your “keeper shelf,” and more than likely the first thing that pops vividly to mind are the characters. That’s because truly great stories make readers feel, and standout characters are the primary key to unlocking those...

You remember Jonah because of the Whale…A strong antagonist is the writer’s best helper to create a strong story. Embodying the central conflict, he holds in his hands the keys to pacing, theme, and the protagonist’s emotional arc. Simply put, the antagonist not only makes the story more...

TRANSFORM YOUR FAVORITE NOVEL INTO YOUR PERSONAL WRITING COACHHave you ever run up against a story problem that made you want to beat your head against a wall, wishing for a way to correctly diagnose and treat it? Is a manuscript lying paralyzed in a desk drawer somewhere, waiting for a broken...