Sonata and Story Share Form
Sonatas and Stories Share Form and Structure. Does your novel have a story arc? Read more…
After NaNoWriMo, now what?
Now that you have finished your NaNoWriMo “dirty draft,” what do you do next? Read more…
Let Imagination Live
Our imaginations and the ability to create is a part of us. Taking an idea, thought, or story from the mind and putting it into media that others can see, feel, or hear is an act of creation. Philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche, said… [ Read More ]
The Creative’s Journey
Having a creative block in writing, art, or music business? A recent podcast with Steven Pressfield sheds some light on how not to forget the art part of what we do.
Becoming a Writer
I never imagined that I would be doing this: writing. “Writing” was never on my radar. All that happens is the desire to tell good stories or say something important. The rest happens due to sheer grit, time, and passion.#amwriting #writingfiction #writingfantasy #writingnonfiction #writerlife
Rules for Great Story Telling
Writers hope to develop stories in the hopes of captivating a reader until the very last word. The mystery of how to create a great story is a topic that writer Andrew Stanton (of Wall-E and Finding Nemo) gave. Here are some notable rules for great story telling.
Leaving Better Legacies
In my family, we tend to leave positive, creative legacies. The idea of leaving legacies had me thinking about the recent tragedies. I wondered what legacy was passed on to the kids who committed such heinous crimes? And then, I wondered about the legacy being propagated by the media, social, and ourselves? #betterlife #amwriting #creating #imagination #changetheworld
Flawed Characters = Good
When you stop expecting your characters to be perfect, your readers will like them more for WHO they are. A case for flawed characters. #amwriting #writingfiction.
“Real” Writing?
Writing for academics instead of “real” writing– Is it a bad thing? Is it making you behind your goals? #amwriting #writingmotivation #writingtips #writingnonfiction
Story Beats
There is much talk about hitting the “beats” in a work of creative writing. What are they? Where are they?