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 ›
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Story Basics 101: The Elements Every Story Needs
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ›
Slang Words and Creative Writing
Target Audience: beginner and intermediate creative writers Content Question The Short Answer Why Use Slang? Writing for a General Audience Writing for a Niche Audience Final Note Question I’ve been thinking about slang words, colloquialisms, & ambiguous words. When does… Read More ›
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