Research has a bad reputation. Some people might have topics which interest them that they can research with some enjoyment, but as a whole, research is one of those tasks we must simply get done. What if you are a fiction writer? I’m talking straight up fiction, not historical. You have simply created your own […]
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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 […]
“Perspective Change for Writer’s Block” or “Two Steps Forward, One Step Back”
Follow the author as she addresses writer’s block due to perspective changes and provides a technique and mindset changes to confront this obstacle to creative flow.
“Antagonist vs Protagonist point of view.” or “The Butterfly Effect.” Part 2
This post is a continuation of my last post (The Butterfly Effect Pt 1), where I discussed the importance of the antagonists point of view. I posed the consideration that the protagonist’s Point of View (POV) can be nearly powerless without that of the antagonist. I gave an example from my current (main) work in […]
“Antagonist vs Protagonist point of view.” or “The Butterfly Effect.” Part 1
I’m going to open with a question. Which character’s point of view is most important when plotting a story? I wonder how many of my readers would say “The Protagonist, of course.” I know I have already discussed this, but it really is something so important that it bears another look. I am going to […]
“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 […]
“What’s in a Name?” Or “Naming Your Characters.”
How much attention do you give to naming your characters? Let me put it this way. How much time or energy would you put into naming a child? Many people name their children after some member of the family, but which member, which child? For those who want something different, there are books upon books […]