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A writer from sunny Perth. Local writing group facilitator and blogger by day, tortured novelist by night.

• Story Basics 101: The Second Person

  By Tannille on August 10, 2021 • ( 1 )

  Quick note:When crafting a story, a writer must choose between one of three perspectives to narrate through; first person, second person, or third person. This post dives into the second-person perspective. *~* The second-person perspective is all about “you”. The… Read More ›

• Story Basics 101: The First Person

  By Tannille on August 7, 2021 • ( 6 )

  Quick note:When crafting a story, a writer must choose between one of three perspectives to narrate through; first person, second person, or third person. This post shines the light on the first-person perspective. *~* The first-person perspective is all about… Read More ›

• Story Basics 101: What Story Isn’t

  By Tannille on July 26, 2021 • ( 1 )

  Contents IntroductionVignettesJournals/Diaries/Letters/DocumentsDescriptionsTimeline of EventsConclusionExercise Introduction For a decade, I have facilitated local writing groups. I’ve read and heard a lot of “stories” over the years. Most people know on some level what a story is but can’t identify what story… Read More ›

• Story Basics 101: The Elements Every Story Needs

  By Tannille on July 19, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Contents Introduction Purpose or Message The Protagonist The Antagonist Conflict Setting Change Conclusion Writing Exercise Introduction A story is created by mixing certain elements that bond together to form a tale. Much like baking a cake. A cake needs ingredients… Read More ›

• Blogging: Revamping, Branding and Developing a Persona

  By Tannille on July 6, 2021 • ( 0 )

  My Story as A Creative Writing Blogger I started blogging once a week the better part of three years ago. Before then I had several failed attempts. Come October 2018, I started fresh, joined an online group and began posting… Read More ›

• Story Basics 101: Beginning, Middle, and End

  By Tannille on June 26, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  Contents Introduction Beginnings Middles Ends Conclusion Introduction If we strip any story down to its core, we are left with a beginning, middle, and end — as cliche as that may be. The beginning, middle, and end are story building… Read More ›

• Character Sheets: Q & A

  By Tannille on April 12, 2021 • ( 0 )

  Recently, a member of my writers’ group asked me for my thoughts on character sheets. In response, I have created this little Q and A.  What is a character sheet?What does a character sheet include?Where can templates be found?Is it… Read More ›

• How to Connect with Easy and Difficult Characters

  By Tannille on April 3, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Contents Introduction How to Connect with Difficult Characters Add Elements of Yourself Character Goals and Plot Getting to Know Your Characters Techniques First Person Snips Dialogue Mediation / Visualisation The Interview Images Conclusion Introduction Sometimes characters appear out of nowhere… Read More ›

• Creating and Developing Characters: A Psychological Approach

  By Tannille on March 8, 2021 • ( 0 )

  Introduction Story, Plot and Characters Creating Characters: Nature vs Nurture Example: The Little Mermaid (a sociological reading) Working with Established Characters Character Cosmetics vs Plot Device  Conclusion Introduction My writing group asked me how I created and developed characters. At… Read More ›

• Creative Writing: Procrastination and Solutions

  By Tannille on February 12, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Target Audience: all creative writers stuck in a funk Contents Introduction Physical Comfort Mental Status Distractions aka Down the Rabbit Hole Fear aka The Perfection Monster Just Don’t Wanna Lost the Magic Overwhelmed by Novel / Book Series Final Note… Read More ›