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 […]
“Winken, Blinken, and Nod” or “Sleep”
Sleep, really? That’s my topic? How boring can it get, right? When we sleep, we just lay there in one place, give or take, depending on the person. The most exciting thing we do is, maybe, dream. Those are nice, right, those dreams that, when you wake up, you’re sorry you can’t return to them […]
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.
“Winken, Blinken, and Nod” or “Sleep”
Sleep, really, That’s my topic? How boring can it get, right? When we sleep, we just lay there in one place, give or take, depending on the person. The most exciting thing we do is, maybe, dream. Those are nice, right, those dreams that, when you wake up, you’re sorry you can’t return to them […]
“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 […]
“If You Want it Done Right” or “Editing Pt 2”
I would like to expound a little on the subject of my previous post; editing. Let me jump right in. One of the things that a writer might not consider is the ever true ‘clichéd’ rule: “If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.” This is not to say that you […]
“Book Titles” Or “Has Anyone Told You, You Look Just Like …”
If you’ve read my blog post “What’s in a Name” you realize naming your characters can be a matter of some importance. Yet, with all that, there is a name you have to consider which makes the importance of character names pale in comparison. This name is for your book. I tell you this from […]