Are you familiar with the theory that there are only 7 basic plots and every story can be connected back to one of those basic premises? Man… Read more “The Role of Magic in Speculative Fiction Worlds”
Category: Writing
Hitting that Restart Button
It’s funny how a new idea hits you. I’ve been in that start-stop-start-stop space for over a year. No great ideas. Nothing that really gets me excited… Read more “Hitting that Restart Button”
The YOU in Your Characters
Is it true that there is something of yourself in your writing? In your characters? Don’t worry, I’m not going to get deep into literary critical theory… Read more “The YOU in Your Characters”
Game Over: Killing off Your Characters
How do you separate a good writer from a great writer? Is it their writing style? Their voice? The seamless nature of their storytelling? These are all… Read more “Game Over: Killing off Your Characters”
A Tribute to Carlos Ruiz Zafon
You may have read that the amazing author and word artist Carlos Ruiz Zafon passed away last week. Zafon’s writing has touched millions and he has been… Read more “A Tribute to Carlos Ruiz Zafon”
Lessons Shared and Lessons Learned
Greetings, writing friends! I’m sorry for my absence the last few weeks. As we all know, the world has been a crazy place and with so many… Read more “Lessons Shared and Lessons Learned”
Alternative Forms of Communication and Storytelling
There are so many ways to have a conversation. From in-person to texting, over the phone or even the old instant message route. In the world of… Read more “Alternative Forms of Communication and Storytelling”
On Writing and Creating Something from Nothing
To a writer, the blank page and the blinking cursor can be things of nightmares. Like those three little anticipatory dots in a text, they say so… Read more “On Writing and Creating Something from Nothing”
Enrich Your Fiction: Lies Your Characters Tell Themselves
Everyone has an opinion about the best way to develop and flesh out your characters. There are dozens of tips and tricks, some showy, some not so… Read more “Enrich Your Fiction: Lies Your Characters Tell Themselves”
Character Development and Zodiac Signs
So, I’m in that whole character building phase of the writing process right now. Intermixed with that is the development of the family tree and discovering how… Read more “Character Development and Zodiac Signs”
