It all happened...so fast. It was a normal day. Being a recruit to an amazing General. Having friends to support me. Having him watching over me to help me with my magic. But that...that all changed in one night. I knew him since I was 6 years old. I'm 17 now. Not a day goes by that I regret meeting him that night. But now...now I just can't believe what has become of him. It's not his fault. It isn't. A powerful Evil Sorcerer has a very strong hold on..on his mind. I tried to break it but that only ended up in disater. I need them. We need them. He needs them. They know him. They are his friends. Sky, Ty, Jason, Zane, Quentin, Ian, Mitch, and Jerome. Then she appeared. She saved him but I don't want to lose him once I got him back. He is basically my big brother. He can't leave me now! He can't...he promised...we are family...he can't abandon me just because of her..

This is about writing, as I think of it. Subjects covered will range from plot aspects to characterization, writing craft to just surviving as a writer. Mainly, Part 1 is a comprehensive list of things to do in order to create and maintain tension.

The advice you will find here follows the Chicago Manual of Style which is widely used by American publishers. There are some variances in style from country to country (and even from American publisher to American publisher.) **It may be easier to search the Table of Contents, as there is no rhyme or reason right now to chapter order.**