If you want your reader to experience your story, experience it yourself. You (with the invaluable help of your character) will bring your prose to life. So grab a page from acting and start writing!
Last month I talked about some of my favorite sexy cinema heroes. This month, I’d like to introduce you to some of my all-time favorite film heroines. When I was researching this story, I was disappointed to find that nearly all search engine hits on “film heroine” came up with long lists of female action … [Read more…]
Turning points in real life and fiction are similar—they change the character’s (person’s) life and viewpoint and take them in an entirely different direction. Whether you begin with real events from your family or jump into pure fiction, here are some creative writing prompts to help you get started.
Setting goals for your characters is of monumental importance. So, why should setting goals for your writing be any less? Here are some tips to help you set your goals and catch your dreams.
My favorite color is red; it used to be orange. My son’s used to be yellow, and now it is blue. My daughter went from purple to a cerulean blue. My husband…I’m not even sure. He’s kind of neutral on the topic. And here’s the deal, do I care that none of them like red? Am … [Read more…]