Writing a book is tough. Coming up with a new concept is even harder. There is a literary theory swirling in the universe which states that there… Read more “Archetypes: Super Hero vs Super Villain”
Category: Writing
World Building and Big Cities/Small Communities
Hello writing friends! I hope you are well on this last day of August. I don’t know about you, but I can already tell that the northern… Read more “World Building and Big Cities/Small Communities”
My Life as a Story
We writers spend our days and nights dreaming up new people (and nonhuman characters too), building new worlds and raveling and unraveling plots at a pace that… Read more “My Life as a Story”
Colors, Culture and Writing
Colors may seem like a small thing. But, when you think about the cultural implications or meanings behind color, you begin to realize the significance of something… Read more “Colors, Culture and Writing”
Naming and Renaming
In less than 100 days I will become someone new (well, sort of). I’ll be getting married. I’ve mentioned my upcoming nuptials a couple of times on… Read more “Naming and Renaming”
Literary Trend Spotting: Prepositional Phrases as Titles
When you get into mainstream publishing, everything functions on trends. When a title becomes popular, you start to see dozens of look-a-likes: similar titles, similar cover images,… Read more “Literary Trend Spotting: Prepositional Phrases as Titles”
Enrich Your Fiction: If you were an animal…
Do you remember when those wacky interview questions were all the rage? Questions like: If you were an animal, what would you be? The likes of Google… Read more “Enrich Your Fiction: If you were an animal…”
Where do characters come from?
How often do you get these questions: What is it like for you when a new character pops into existence in your head? How does it work?… Read more “Where do characters come from?”
Awe, the universe and writing
It’s so easy to get caught up in things that don’t matter. The world gets under your skin quickly and without you even knowing it. You begin… Read more “Awe, the universe and writing”
My New Writer Heroes: Hamilton and Lin-Manuel Miranda
Often when you think of writers, you envision introverts or people who prefer to stay out of the spotlight. I’m not one of those people (though I’ll… Read more “My New Writer Heroes: Hamilton and Lin-Manuel Miranda”
Writer vs the World 