This week, I’d like to continue a writers notebook building exercise that I started at the end of last month. That’s right, it’s a list! I love… Read more “Writing Prompt Saturday- List Jobs”
Category: characters
Writing 101, Day 6
Today’s Prompt: Who’s the most interesting person (or people) you’ve met this year? Wow, just one person? No way, can’t do it. See, here’s the thing. I… Read more “Writing 101, Day 6”
listening to children
Recently I’ve realized that I’ve done almost nothing for children’s writers. This makes less than no sense, because in my opinion, children’s authors are super heroes. You… Read more “listening to children”
Idiosyncracies, how to use them and why your character needs them
This is an often overlooked and sometimes misunderstood part of creating a character. Too often we talk about a characters strengths, weaknesses, likes, dislikes, favorite brand of… Read more “Idiosyncracies, how to use them and why your character needs them”
The Writing Life- People Watching
What are characters? Your cast, your actors, the most important parts of your story? Well, yes, that’s all very true. But there’s a more basic answer than… Read more “The Writing Life- People Watching”
Editing Dialog
I think it’s important to know your strengths and your weaknesses in life. Doubly so when you ‘re a writer, (read small business owner.) For instance, my… Read more “Editing Dialog”
