The Snips (aka free-flow writing/stream of conscious writing) I started writing snips set in my novel world a few years back. Every main story player received a snip — a piece of free-flow writing written in the first person. My… Read More ›
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Writer Collaborations: The Tears, The Joy
Lately, opportunities to work as a writer on collaborative stories have popped up. My initial reaction was hesitant. I’ve worked as a screenwriter and have seen my scripts come to life. An amazing opportunity, no argument. Some projects were a… Read More ›
When to Recast Your Characters
The Silent Character The muse has thrown an awesome plot your way. You both get excited. The plot dictates the character. Like people, their life experiences (aka the plot) shape their personalities. However, every so often a character doesn’t “speak”… Read More ›
Story Basics 101: The Second Person
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 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 ›
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 ›
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