The author invites you to consider the wide array of possibilities within a sibling relationship to add depth and motivation to your characters.
Category: Writing practice and tools
Good Readers = Good Writers
I wonder how many of my readers have heard this saying before or a variation of it. I would like to clear up something right now, however. This does not mean that every good reader will be a good writer. Neither does this mean that there are not those who have a natural talent for […]
“One Vs. Multiple WIPs” or “Here, There, and Everywhere.”
How many of my readers know what WIP means? For those who are new to the abbreviations of the modern writing world; WIP stands for Work In Progress. There is actually some discussion going on as to whether it is better to have several WIPs going at one time or if writers should focus on […]
The Goblin We Call Procrastination Pt. 2
We discussed the dangers of procrastination and some common techniques to overcome this goblin in the previous post. In this post, I would like to talk to you about a trick that tends to work for me . . . when I think to use it. As a bonus, it can add a little sense […]
“What is Your Story Worth to You?” or “Editing and Grammar”
Let me start this post by giving my readers a little bit of background on myself. I was raised by an English Major. As such, my reading, writing, and grammar quickly excelled beyond my grade level, despite dyslexia. It was never forced on me, beyond the normal childhood concept of preferring to go play rather […]
“I Dream of Dragons” or “My First Anthology”
Hello, my readers. Today, I think I’m going to discuss a little detour I have made in my writing experience. As I discussed in the post about “Mentors, Family, and Friends“, support in your writing journey is very important. My circle of fellow writers is not very broad. In fact, I personally know, outside of […]
“Knock, Knock Neo” or “Neo2 Review”
I would like to share with my readers about a beautiful writing tool. Now, understand that when I say ‘beautiful’ I am not talking about aesthetics. I suppose it could be considered sleek, but really, it is just a small screen and a keyboard with the minute amount of memory that is required by a […]
“Top 5 Motivation Tips for Writing.” or “Keep those doggies rollin'”
Ok. Let’s just come out and say it. Writing is romanticized, no ifs, ands, or buts. It’s a fact. It isn’t all sunshine and roses, and most people won’t make enough off of their writing to be able to hide away in a cabin in the woods or an English country house, in order to […]
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 […]
“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 […]