More Than a Logophile
Did you make any writing goals last year? I did. Finish editing WIPSend first queryStart new WIP Did I accomplish those goals? Yes. Yes, I did. But this would be the first time I’ve achieved all my self-imposed writing goals or resolutions. I’ve dreamed up some pretty big literary mountains to climb in the past. … Continue reading The Truth About Writing Goals
No, it’s not Japanese. It stands for “National Novel Writing Month,” and is affectionately referred to as “NaNo.” NaNo is traditionally held during the month of November. It is not a competition. But you can connect with other participants on the NaNoWriMo website and by using these social media hashtags: #nano #nanowrimo #nano19 #nanowrimo19 #amwriting … Continue reading NaNoWriMo?
As writers, there are four things that we hear about more than anything else: CharactersPlotPoint of View (POV)Narrative Most writers tend to be either character-centric or plot-oriented. A plot oriented writer sees the story as a series of events that happen to the characters. Narrative fills in what you need to know and no more, … Continue reading What is Voice?
Some people use beats. Some use acts. Still others use the Story Grid structure. Personally? None of those methods work for me. I use lists. Let me explain When I get a story idea, the first the I do is write down a basic character sketch of my main protagonist(s). (For more on my character … Continue reading How I Plot: 2019 Edition
Most stories start with a writer asking questions. A passing thought about a movie you saw. Wondering how the outcome would’ve changed if this or that had been the case. The questions and wonderings often lead to daydreaming about said character/plot. Pretty soon, that notebook or binder is on your desk (or in your bed) … Continue reading 7 Questions a Writer Asks:
I've been posting questions from my personal character template this week and received requests for the entire template. So here it is 🙂 Book Title Here: Name/Nickname(s): Appearance: Hair- Eyes- Height- Defining Characteristics- Birthday: Age: Family: Mom- Dad- Brother(s)- Sister(s)- Friends: City of Birth: Childhood Home(s): Comfort Place: Biggest Fear: Secret(s): Personal Status: Right Now … Continue reading Fuel Friday: Character Template
Did you know that music and memory are connected? Here's a Fuel Friday poem for you! Music of Memory Once upon a stage I played, Bright lights shining in my face. On my strings the bow was laid, Freshly rosined from the case. Then my fingers danced across Fingerboard of blackened wood, Playing songs of … Continue reading Fuel Friday: Music of Memory
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