I did have another post I was going to put on my blog, however, since this came up while I was in the process of polishing said post, I suppose I will have to post it later. I am sure many, if not all of you, are aware of the writers’ and actors’ strikes. I […]
Category: The Writing Journey
“What a Character.” Or “Character Building: Inspiration Vs. Planning.”
I wonder if anyone is beginning to notice a theme in some of my posts. I keep coming back to this matter because the consideration of inspiration versus planning is important to any creative endeavor. As I am going along on my writing journey, I, as could be expected, have come across both. Therefore, let […]
“Seeing the forest for the trees” or “Outlining.”
In a previous post, “Evil Schemes”, I spoke on the importance of inspiration and supported something of a balance between that and planning. I am now writing a post on the benefit of outlining. Outlining, yuck. Right? That has been my opinion since I learned about outlines. I would like to say right now; I […]
“Decisions, Decision, Decisions.” Or “Writing Options.”
Whether you have plenty of free time in which to get your thoughts down or you have only a few minutes here and there, an important consideration is this… How are you going to get your thoughts down? Your amount of free time will help you with this decision. It is one of many variables. […]
What in the World?” or “What about Worldbuilding?”
I want to start with a disclaimer. Please understand anyone or any post I mention are only those I intend to mention, and agreement on one point does not constitute agreement on all points. I also do not, of necessity, agree with other blogs that are promoted on the blogs I mention. If I promote […]
“What is a Picture Worth?” Or “Illustration Woes”
Let’s face it, we are not all Bob Ross. Even if we can visualize the scene our words suggest, it doesn’t mean we can take that scene from our minds and put it onto paper in the form of an illustration unless we are some of those multi-talented creatives. Odds are, we won’t do so […]
“Here we go ‘round the mulberry bush” or “My different writing trials pt.2”
In one of my previous posts, I said that I have two other books that I consider “properly in the works.” This post is to follow up on that concept. Hold on to your hats. Let me start with the children’s book first. I have a full concept and a basic plot. All I have […]
“Learning and Resources” or “I know nothing, nothing, nothing.”
I can hear it now. “Just do it” This is what I told as I tried to accomplish, not just in writing but in life in general. This came from people I asked for advice, steps, and best practices. How do I do it without falling flat on my face and not knowing why? The […]
Happy Villaintines: Give Your Villain Some Love.
How much work do we give to the protagonist or hero? “A lot, duh.” You say? “The hero is who the story is about.”That is what I would have said not too long ago. If everyone else is a supporting character to the hero or protagonist, then I should give the most attention and character […]
“Sweat it Out and Don’t Sweat it” or “Writing Exercises.”
I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one. Writing exercises have, for years, simply annoyed me; annoyed me, made me a little angry, and felt useless. What was the point? I wasn’t writing something I would actually use. It felt like the people giving me the writing exercises were just playing games with me. Who […]