Tag: writing
Walking in Other Moccasins
Writing fiction from a different chracter’s perspective usually leads to insights about the story itself. Read More …
4 Tips for Weekly Blogging
How to create high quality blog posts week after week, year after year. Read More …
Time Capsule: A Letter from 1995
A twenty-two year old letter sparks thoughts about the evolution of freelance writing. Read More …
Creative Writing: Leaps of Discipline
Discipline gives us the freedom to be creative. Read More …
Book Review: Of Things Gone Astray
A fable on the streets of present-day London, and every character has lost something they value. Read More …
Character Names: The Choice
Names matter, but they also have to be instantly recognizable on the page. Read More …
Fiction Writing: Matching Physical Traits to Personality
Chosen wisely, visual details can show readers our character’s personalities—and maybe even predict the role they’ll play in the story. Read More …
Live an Interesting Life
Timeless advice from an unexpected source. Read More …
Leaving Our Comfort Zone: 3 Things
How new experiences inspire other new experiences. Read More …
Filling the Idea Tank
In which I once again try to answer the classic reader’s question: “Where do you get your ideas?” Read More …