Sally was waiting for me as I walked into the coffee shop. The fallen leaves chased me inside and Kathy handed me a spicy pumpkin latte, with whip and a …
Dealing With Disappointment, Part 2: Why Don’t I Feel Better?
Remember in the Sound of Music when after all the Von Trapp children did everything to overcome their disappointment after discovering Maria had returned to the Abby? They sang and …
Help for an Unlikeable Character
This week’s therapist question deals with refining an unlikeable character. It’s easy to create unlikeable characters even though we are trying for likeable, strong protagonists. Q: What if I have …
Copyright 101—Part Two
Today is the second in my series on copyright. It’s critical that each of us has a working knowledge of what we can and cannot use on our blogs legally. …
Conversations: Creating Scene Tension
I could see Sally’s breath crystallize in the air as she jogged up to the coffee shop door. Bruised and soggy leaves layered the parking lot – red, gold, purple. …