If you're looking for a starting point for creating a character, you will enjoy this character interview worksheet.
The #1 Way to Make Your Scenes Not Boring While Revealing the Story.
Let Orson Scott Card show you how this one little gimmick can hook readers right into your chapter openings—but only sometimes.
Download This Writing Worksheet (PDF) We’ve brainstormed point of view before, but once you’ve chosen your viewpoint, there are still many more decisions to make as to your narrator, and your narrator’s voice. Whether your narrator is a character in the story, or a version of your authorial self, it helps to make these…
It's impossible to figure out how to outline any one aspect of your story in isolation. Instead, learn 3 ways to "bob and weave" from one to the next.
Some people are allergic to fools. When they see others being treated poorly, or ridiculous statements being thrown around, or insults served without shame, they feel an urge to stand up and remind everyone that this world is a place for justice.
The main reason bloggers don’t make money is because traffic isn’t high enough. Here are several ways not only to increase blog traffic, but to address the other reasons your bog isn’t making money. How to Start a Blog that People Will Read by Mike Omar describes how to create a website, write about a topic… Read More »6 Reasons Your Blog Doesn’t Make Money
In life, accidents happen, and sometimes those accidents lead to wearing a cast. While a cast may not be the most enjoyable accessory, adding a touch of humor to it can certainly lighten the mood.
These tips for overcoming distractions while writing at home will help you stay productive and efficient as a freelance writer or novelist. The most important tip for succeeding as a writer is knowing that you are running a business, not playing with your hobby. If you’re starting your freelance writing career, you’ll find Start & Run… Read More »Overcoming Distractions While Writing at Home
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Last week I confessed all kind of Pantser secrets. Like the fact I’m a filthy dirty cheating hybrid and I actually sit somewhere in the middle of the plotter-pantser hot tub party. One of the biggest differences between plotters and pantsers is whether or not they outline. In last week’s post, I talked through the first three […]
Tips and Quipsis a treasury of bon mots and wise words for everyone who pursues genealogy. Whether you are a researcher in need of inspiration, or a speaker or writer in search of a zinger to punctuate your thoughts,Tips and Quipscan be your muse. The sayings and writings found here are divided into no fewer than 86 categories relevant to genealogists. Categories from Analysis, Ethnic Research and Genetic Genealogy, to the Internet, Land and Names; and from Photographs, Plagiarism and Proof, to Research, Sources and Tax Records. It's easy to find just the quip you need from the book's detailed table of contents, or you can search the author index or consult the glossary of key words at the back. Truth is,Tips and Quipsis entertaining, inspiring, and informative, making it that rarity among genealogy books--bedside reading. Here are some illustrations, arranged by category to whet your appetite: Ancestors: "To forget one's ancestors is to be a brook without a source, a tree without a root."--Chinese Proverb Documentation: "In God we trust. All others must show sources."--David Woody Ethnic Research: "Researching your ancestors during slavery becomes researching theownersof your ancestors."--Nancy Richey Genealogy: "Genealogy is not fatal--but it's a grave disease."--Anonymous Genealogy: "None of us can harbor prejudice against another group of people when we realize that, with the very next document we find, we could be a part of them."--Elizabeth Shown Mills Genetic Genealogy:"People lie. DNA doesn't."--Angie Bush Miscellany: "The family historian wants to remember what their grandparents wished to forget." --Diedre Erin Denton Research: "'Google' is not a synonym for 'research.'"--Dan Brown Traditions: "Just because it is said does not make it true. Just because it cannot be found does not make it false."--James Walton Across four decades, Elizabeth Shown Mills has produced many first-of-its-kind works for historical researchers. Now with her granddaughter, Ruth Brossette Lennon, she gives us another--the first collection of quotes that focuses entirely on "history up close and personal." Enjoy! Elizabeth Shown Mills and Ruth Brossette Lennon 2017, cloth, 173 pp. ISBN: 9780806320410 102-3882
Writing quotes from writers are a great way to stay motivated and see that your heroes commiserate with your writing struggles.
In our daily interactions, there are moments when we wish to assertively express our need for space or request someone to leave us alone. However, resorting to profanity or offensive language is not always the
Characters are our way into movies, but many screenwriters struggle to create characters that engage and keep our interest. Here are 3 tips for success.
One of the trickiest types of characters to get right are children. Learn 8 major tips for how to write child characters that resonate with readers.
In this lesson plan, students will practice satire by creating puns with the name of Edgar Allan Poe. They will take a Meme form and write their Poe puns on the form to put on display in the classroom for our satire unit. Students in middle school and high school will love this engaging lesson pla
Shakespeare’s ability to craft tongue-in-cheek quips full of double meaning and literary merit is one of many reasons his works have such staying power. The next time you’re looking for a witty put-down, consider using a Shakespearean insult to get your message across. His plays offer a wide array of inspiration that you can use…
