This has been a cold winter for most, so I am grateful to be living in sunny Florida again. This is our third time settling here, and hopefully, the last major move for us. We swam in December! I've waited sixteen years for a pool again, and I'm enjoying every swim day. Finally, my hubby … Continue reading Always looking for more time to WRITE
Words are important. Words convey information, thoughts, feelings, and ideals. In fiction, a reader expects an honesty laying beneath the words. Yes, we use techniques to get our point across or to divulge the intentions of characters, whether good or evil, etc., but the overall work intends to tell a truth. We use villains and … Continue reading Truth In Words
Setting Up Your Scene (I am re-posting this helpful information with updated links #amwriting ) When Writing A Novel or Short Story there are 4 steps and MANY questions needed to be answered in order to place the characters in the environment you create. The scene attains the GOAL that you want to unfold. Setting … Continue reading Writing A Scene-Creating an Environment (reposting)
A Blog Award I'd like to thank Charles for choosing me for the blog award.Visit his blog at Charles Ray's Ramblings Views and Commentary on Just About Everything and give him some TLC. This Blog Award is a great way to get to know each other. We follow blogs, sometimes we might even post comments, … Continue reading Blog Award
Character Development in Fiction Writing There are many books and articles about how to develop your characters with some 'tricks of trade' but it all boils down to a few key things to remember to add. They are tried and true - have been the success of many great stories for centuries. The character has to feel real. Give him/her … Continue reading Developing Characters In Fiction