Say the words “Boy Scout” and most people will think “Be prepared.” That’s the Boy Scout Motto. Or they might think of words like trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous. These are …
The What and Why of Writing: Character Values
“It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.” ~Roy Disney (1930-2009), longtime senior executive for The Walt Disney Company Every day we make decisions. And …
Give your Hero a makeover – Highlander Style!
I gave it my very best shot. I’ve longed believed that a great writer also READS, so I try and read a great book every weekend. I love Friday nights …
Letting Our Characters “Get Tired of It”
Last weekend was one of those longtime-coming-but-so-worth-the-wait kind of events. After 18 months of planning, best-selling author Rachel Hauck spoke at Write in the Springs, the annual conference for the Colorado …
If You Give a Character a Lie …
If You Give a Character a Lie … If you give a character a Lie that is tied to some Dark Moment in his past … he is going to …