Hints, how-to’s and inspiration on the art and craft of writing fiction, nonfiction, memoir and poetry
What’s a story? Most people would say it is a series of events that happen. Plot. Conflict. Climax. You know, all that Freytag’s Triangle stuff from middle school language arts. But writers know a story is about the internal challenges of a protagonist and how that character develops and changes from page one to The … More #booksforwriters Creating Character Arcs
Ever sit down to write the Great American Novel and come up lacking (despite the ream of typed manuscript and three wasted years that should prove otherwise?) Writing is hard work. Writing the novel? Herculean. But it doesn’t have to be… Lisa Cron to the rescue. The book title is linked to Amazon. Story Genius: … More #booksforwriters November 2017
Like Asimov, writing, to me, is thinking through my fingers. But sometimes the old fingers are rusty, so I need a visual prompt to help me on my way. This month’s prompts feature various means of conveyance to help you on your way. Choose one or more as a vehicle…a springboard to a story or … More Freewrite Friday – October 2017
A couple summers ago, after teaching English and creative writing for years, I was finally able to put down my teacher’s briefcase and dedicate myself to writing full-time, as I had always longed to do. So last September, I went to a writer’s conference that opened my eyes as to what I needed to do … More One Year Blogging Anniversary
If you’ve ever sat through a writer’s critique group that completely stymied your self-confidence as a writer, RUN, don’t walk to the computer or local bookstore to buy this book. It is the antidote to the negative critique group experience and SO MUCH MORE. Title is linked to Amazon and there are no spoilers ahead. … More #booksforwriters October 13, 2017
Foxy Writer Chick 