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Writer’s block is a phrase that gets tossed around a lot in the writing world. At writing conferences; at workshops; at organization meetings. […]
Using Dialogue to Convey Setting Setting in a story can be given through description (see Writing Promp #3). Last time we talked about […]
Why do we enjoy reading mysteries so much?  It’s an interesting question to consider and that’s just what I did recently.  I gave […]
Setting is a story’s time and place. You cannot have a story without setting. Setting grounds the entire narrative.  In books, setting can […]
There are four major types of mysteries.  Within each category, there are sub-categories (like paranormal or historical). A mystery must have certain elements […]
Scroll Down to Watch the YouTube on this topic or to listen to the Podcast! Have you ever thought about the opening scenes […]
Where it Started The Hero’s Journey is THE Template for Screenplays, and it works for novels, too. Why? Because the hero is relatable […]
When you think of a scene, consider starting with a wide angle lens first. Capture the bigger setting. Once you’ve done that, you […]
Would you be surprised to learn that all writers suffer from doubts and fears and insecurities? It’s true. I’ve written and have had […]
Everybody lives somewhere. When we look back on our childhood home, it’s common to feel uninspired by it. After all, it was jut […]