I've been trying to get time to write for a LONG time, and Saturday's the perfect day to do it. One of my biggest problems has been introducing way too many characters at the same time. Here's an excerpt. The main character, Maran, is going through training. See what I mean by too many characters? When I'm done editing, I'll send a copy to Savannah and a copy to Abby. I'll see what they think.... Ptew! A bright crimson bolt lanced out from Maran's blaster pistol. It flew clear of its target, however. Maran groaned in defeat and laid the blaster down. "I think I should take a break now." "Oh, don't worry." Dician stood from where she'd been sitting watching Maran's progress. "It wasn't that bad. Besides, you're tired. You were hitting more, earlier." "I shouldn't be tired." "Don't be too hard on yourself. It's understandable. C'mon, lets get something to eat." ...