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”
Tag: Writing Tips and Tricks
Hello, my name is…
With great power comes great responsibility. And there is perhaps no greater power (or responsibility) than bestowing a name upon another. I don’t have any tiny humans… Read more “Hello, my name is…”
Enrich Your Fiction: Crafting Believable Dialogue
Writing believable dialogue has always been one of the hardest things to do as a fiction writer. For someone for whom conversation in the real world is… Read more “Enrich Your Fiction: Crafting Believable Dialogue”
Examining Your Writer’s Toolkit
Can you imagine writing a novel before there were computers? Or typewriters? Can you imagine writing a novel completely by hand? I certainly can’t and wouldn’t want to. Thank goodness for being a writer and born in the time we live (as far as technology goes)!
World Building: How Sayings Define a People
A friend of mine went to Cuba last year. When she came back, she downloaded her experience to me over lunch. Of course, I loved hearing about… Read more “World Building: How Sayings Define a People”
Self-Publishing Lessons Learned
I just uploaded my print files to CreateSpace and you can now officially own the paperback version of Withered World! As the process for my new book… Read more “Self-Publishing Lessons Learned”
The Long and Short: Hair as a Literary Device
Don’t judge a book by its cover. Sage advice. But advice we rarely follow. We all judge people by their appearance, whether we want to admit it… Read more “The Long and Short: Hair as a Literary Device”
Building Blocks: 4 Steps to Fewer Edits
Write. Edit/Cut. Repeat. The life of a novelist is a vicious cycle and it’s not for the faint of heart. But there are steps you can take… Read more “Building Blocks: 4 Steps to Fewer Edits”
Writer vs the World 