I woke up this morning to a memory. Twenty years ago, I met my husband’s family for the first time. They’re an…exuberant bunch. Loud, with lots of love to go …
Self Therapy: Setting
Going off of Susie’s great post on making a scene pop, let’s talk about setting. Setting is multi-dimensional. Not just a location like a city, home or office, but the …
Doctor’s Notes: Make that Scene Pop!
What makes a great scene stand out? Is it dialogue? Action? How about setting? All those components create a great scene, but I believe the one element that makes a …
Ask the Doc: Creating Meaningful Action
Q: You talk about meaningful action behind dialogue. How do I get my story to flow? Dialogue comes naturally for me. But how do I make meaningful action seem natural? …
Book Therapy Picks: My Hands Came Away Red
“The clear topaz of the water as we putted into the tiny wooden dock, moving splashes of color against creamy sand as fish darted away below, the untouched sweep of …