Reading&Writing
I think you would be amazed at the notion that if you create a character, in some capacity, you might begin to feel for that character. The whole concept of character development is initially intended to make the reader want to root for them in one way or another. But
The first First on the list was 1: Inspiration. And you will notice some similar factors addressed here but from a slightly different point of view. Though the last First on the list, 10: Have you imposed Adaptive Bookcraft criteria?, factors first in some peoples thoughts on whether or not
Movement is the greatest gift you can give to a stagnant writing mind. No magnitude of internet research can replicate the freedom and inspiration that can be obtained from stepping out into the world beyond your comfort zone. How To Make The Most of Your Vacation To Improve Your Writing
I’d like to discuss the notion of “beginning with the end in mind” in general terms before applying the concept to the writing of fiction. In my last post, I discussed writing goals, and in the process of articulating and working towards a goal, we “begin with the end in
I sometimes look at my mind as a warehouse that has been passed through a blender. Can you picture that? Neither can I, but that’s what I see. I have seen so many films and television shows and have read so many books that my mind has split into two
To pick up where I left off previously, I want to go into more detail regarding independent thought and inspiration. I talked about being inspired by movies and TV shows, but let’s talk about what encompasses that particular thought. I believe a single moment in a movie or a book
Throughout my adult life, I’ve read through countless “goal-setting” articles on the Internet. As a high school teacher, I’ve taught the process of setting and achieving a goal many times. With this writing project, I returned to the topic and looked over a few discussions on “writing goals”. Initially, the
H. P. Lovecraft. 1890-1937 Ask anyone who has loves a good horror story and I’ll bet he’s read something by H. P. Lovecraft. While he wasn’t the best writer of fiction, even in his time, he has become as influential as Edgar Allan Poe in the genre. Few people can
Writing can mean a lot of different things to people. It can mean relieving stress by knocking out a couple of paragraphs about one thing or another, whether it is something real or just something made up in a world of fantasy. It could mean just simply passing time. To
Last time we went over number 1: on our JWC XYZ Writer’s Accelerator, and so between 1 and 10 is 5. Inspiration is first, industry is last. The middle is a great place to start when you have been from the beginning to the end seeking creative obsession, for those