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”
Category: Writing
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”
Navigating Working From Home as a Writer During COVID-19
Nonfiction by day. Fiction by night. This is how I’ve seen myself for several years – almost as two separate people. Definitely as two separate writers who… Read more “Navigating Working From Home as a Writer During COVID-19”
New Beginnings
I’ve done it! After nearly a year’s hiatus (due to wedding, honeymoon and overall writing fatigue), I’ve started a new project! (cue the Hallelujah chorus!) For a… Read more “New Beginnings”
Hometown Authors & Tales
Well, we’ve been practicing safe social distancing in our home now for over a week. I hope everyone out there is safe and healthy. While things have… Read more “Hometown Authors & Tales”
Literature and Social Commentary
As we all know, writers like to use their craft to make social commentary. What safer way is there to remark on a social, religious or political issue than to drag fictional people through the coals of said issue? It’s like holding up a mirror, but not quite as direct.
Poetry Writing Challenge – Week 4
Well, my little poetry writing challenge month has come to an end. It was a really fast month! I had some wins and I had some days… Read more “Poetry Writing Challenge – Week 4”
Poetry Challenge Recap – Week 3
Have you ever noticed that when something isn’t going well in some part of your life that it affects your writing? Or maybe even decimate it? Why… Read more “Poetry Challenge Recap – Week 3”
