Becoming an Author
Acting Techniques to Deepen Your Writing – Part 2
As I mentioned in the previous post, there is much we can learn on the writing craft by studying…
July 9, 2020-
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Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for October, Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
October 30, 2019 -
Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseBody Language in Writing
Everyone uses body language in one way or another. Talking with a friend, in a business meeting, or at…
September 17, 2019 -
SongwritingThe Power of Prosody
When we think of songwriting, we often think of the lyrics—that is, the actual words spewing from our lips.…
December 28, 2018 -
Child's CraftChildhood Memories Made New
Inspiration for the stories we write often comes from our own childhood experiences. But, times change; cultures change; technology…
July 21, 2018 -
Talking CharacterConfused Characters Who Don’t Confuse Readers
The trickiest part about conveying confusion is to convey it clearly, without confusing the reader. Ann Hood in Creating…
October 20, 2017 -
Talking Character
Give Your Character Attitude
Dig deep and you’ll find attitude, and when you find attitude, you find voice. ~ James Scott Bell in…
August 20, 2017 -
Child's CraftThe E’s of Writing for Children
The E’s of writing for children does not equate with ease of writing for children, but includes elements to…
October 20, 2016 -
Flash Fiction-SplicketyEmotion in Flash Fiction: How to Pack a Punch in 1,000 Words or Less
“Find the key emotion; this may be all you need know to find your short story.” – F. Scott…
September 15, 2016 -
Dear Young ScribesHow to Choose, Develop, & Research a Setting: Part 2
Once you’ve chosen the setting of your book—which we discussed in Part 1 of this series—it’s important to spend…
July 21, 2016
