Posts Tagged ‘prompt’
One of my biggest problems with writing is being able to stick with it. I tend to switch between windows on the computer, allowing myself the myriad of distractions the Internet has to offer. So when I discovered Dr. Wicked’s Writing Lab, and found how much I can write in only 10 minutes, I highly [...]
Characters are more than just the surface appearance of hair and eye color. Like real people, they have mannerisms, quirks, and style in both the physical as well as personality that should make them unique. How they cut their hair, how they talk, or even odd little habits like smoking or twitching can reveal pieces [...]
I’m grateful that writer’s block is not a contagious condition . I’d avoid other writers if that were the case. Every writer endures writer’s block in one form or another, so we should look at, and examine, causes before finding the cures.
Writer’s Block includes many symptoms but many causes as well. Sometimes you find yourself [...]
I’ve encountered a number of writers lately that have me read their work for constructive criticism, with the emphasis on ‘it’s just a rough draft’. I think what they mean is that they want feedback on the content, not so much on punctuation. As a reader though, sifting through poor grammar and fragmented sentences is [...]
Making an evil character takes a good understanding of how the human mind works. Being evil for the sake of being evil is not realistic, and generally not good reading. A good book, after all, has more to do with the human element and our place in the universe. This leads into [...]
Many current events can inspire ideas for articles such as holidays, personal experience, other articles, personal issues, and even your own crisis in life can spark an interesting topic to publish. This is especially true if you write blogs (online journals) and need topics, or you submit articles to web content sites.
Check the month’s holidays [...]
http://menwithpens.ca/fiction-writing-hurt-your-characters
I was inspired by this topic I discovered today in my travels online. I agree wholeheartedly with inflicting pain and anguish on your story characters. Life is about problems and solutions, of crisis and overcoming obstacles. Pain also offers the best teaching tool, with tempering the character with strength. (both inner and outer)
I also found [...]
Having characters speak to one another in a story offers a interactive dance of thrust and parry with words. You may not realize, however, that dialogue also provides another means to reveal points of your story, expands on your character, and allows a writer to use conversation to tell a story.
Of course, you should try [...]
I find that many of the sites that provide beautiful 3D rendering pictures or lovely photographs can often inspire a short story or poem from me. I also use them to help spark something for my writing group. Here are a few sites, and some graphics I like:
Artzone: This site includes some breathtaking artwork done [...]
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