Thanks for the comments on yesterday’s post, everyone. Isn’t it great to know we’re not really as crazy–or as alone in our problems–as we believe we are? I’ll try to cover the areas you’ve mentioned first.
I had to laugh at Toni’s comment about water, because being close to water also helps me when my creativity [...]
Picture this.
You’re writing a scene. It’s flowing smooth as oil. Life is good. You have it nailed. You could write like this forever. You could–
And your mind goes woolly.
Then blank.
The inspiration that only a couple of seconds earlier had been shoving and fighting behind your ears in its determination to get out of your head, [...]
Contrary to popular opinion I haven’t fallen off the edge of the world. The last couple of months have been pretty frantic, I’ve been doing a lot of traveling and, as a result, this blog has suffered. Sorry. I thought (as one does) that I’d get onto it tomorrow when things calm down. Okay. I [...]
Part 7 of Finding Your Writing Passion
I wouldn’t mind betting you’ve all read a book where you’ve thought, “Man, I really hope she writes [this character’s] story. I so want to know about him.” This happens to me all the time. In fact, you might remember I said that I first fell for Dageus MacKeltar [...]
Continue reading about Buddies, Sidekicks, Minions: Seduced by Secondary Characters
Part 6 of Finding Your Writing Passion
Well, it doesn’t take any huge stretch of the imagination to figure out what today’s question will be.
What five elements of personality do the heroes of your selected books have in common?
YOUR TURN: Write a quick character synopsis for each of your heroes.
Now, I have to tell you that [...]
Continue reading about What I Really, Really Want: A Hero for All Seasons
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