In our daily lives, we’re all about doing whatever we can to decrease tension. But when it comes to the lives of our fictional characters, we have to be willing …
2015 and the Two Sides of Change
Happy New Year! Are you ready for some change? It’s the first day of 2015 and one thing’s for certain: This year won’t be the same old, same old of …
Writers and word count: One Word in 2015
We’re writers. We’re all about words. Writing a novella? You’re concentrating on producing around 25 thousand words. Writing a novel? You’re focused on approximately 90 thousand words. Words and more …
Gift Ideas for Writers: Think Hot Tamales Candy and Sonic Cherry Limeade
Wondering what to get that writer in your life for Christmas? I’ve received all sorts of just-right-for-a-writer gifts: •a bracelet made from typewriter keys • a typewriter ornament • a …
Using Body Language to Write Stronger Characters
Sometimes I look up from writing a scene at my computer and my family is watching me. One or two of them look concerned. Another one is muffling laughter behind …