The Atlanta Writer’s Conference Well, alien life forms, the Atlanta Writers Conference just happened . . . well, just happened for me writing this, probably not for you reading this. Anyhoo– it was a dramatic and emotional weekend. One that was wrought with triumphs and plateaus, but ended with a hopeful turnout. So let’s get down…
Is Save the Cat! Writes a Novel a Good Writing Tool? Let’s get into a Save the Cat! Writes a Novel Review! It can’t be underestimated how much this book has influenced my writing methods. When I started taking writing seriously in January 2019, I decided that all my books would follow Brody’s beat system. So far,…
The 3 Major Writing MethodsAlright, what are the 3 major writing methods? *Sighs*Just know we’re about to get into some testy waters everyone. Grab a life jacket. Lock up your children. Load your pistols. ‘Cause it’s time to talk about writing methods.*Sound screams of a terrified audience*Alright, maybe it’s not that dramatic. The thing is,…
What is Urban Fantasy?The AssumptionTruth is, my thoughts on what is Urban Fantasy could have no place in the literary world and I’ve just been explaining my genre incorrectly and unabashedly since 2019. I think of Urban Fantasy’s definition as monsters in the city – err, well, monsters on earth, in a county town, city, or…
25 ways to write a sad character. We’re looking at 25 ways to write a sad character and, well– Oh Lord. Okay, It’s happening! It’s HAPPENING! These posts are going to be like brain teasers. Except, instead of a tease it’s a flamethrower burning my brain until it’s so hot my hair catches fire. Or- wait, maybe…
20 Ways to Show an Angry CharacterOkay, 20 Ways to show an Angry Character without using the word angry. The old Show vs. Tell battle. Which is better? Which is worse? I know, I know. You have some strong opinions. Opinions that probably lie with SHOW IT BABY THAT’S THE ONLY CORRECT ANSWER. Well, I ask you…
