Every story has ONE protagonist. Sure, there are stories out there told from the perspective of multiple characters, but every reader connects to a single character more than the others. They root for their success above anyone else’s. That’s where the idea of a supporting character comes from. Supporting characters are those that help usContinue reading “Supporting Archetypes”
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Resistance
This blog actually started in 2015 in response to resistance. I was going through emotional turmoil. In my trial I found myself filling journal upon journal with my thoughts. Then one day I decided to play around with writing some of these ideas on a blog site. Before I knew it friends and family wereContinue reading “Resistance”
Write One Short Story a Week…
“Write a short story every week. It’s not possible to write 52 bad short stories in a row.”― Ray Bradbury Sounds easy enough. Short stories could be something as short as 500 words, so how hard can that really be? Well, I’m here to say that for me a short story a week is far fromContinue reading “Write One Short Story a Week…”
What Feeds Your Creativity?
I just watched an inspiring TEDx talk by Gabriela Pereira, founder of DIY MFA. In it she discusses the fact that our human nature makes us creative beings. (Side note: our Father is the ultimate Creator and we were formed in his image.) We can become our own biggest obstacles, but at our core we allContinue reading “What Feeds Your Creativity?”
My Writing Superpower
The Underdog: You are the quintessential underdog storyteller and your superpower is creating relate-able characters who have a deep desire to change something in themselves or in the world around them. From rags-to-riches narratives to epic David-and-Goliath-style battles you craft stories with high stakes and compelling characters your readers can’t help but love. What aboutContinue reading “My Writing Superpower”
Honor Your Reality
My writing journey hasn’t been a linear one. There have been months of motivated writing sessions and others where I’ve nearly fallen off the map. I’ve taken detours and shortcuts. I’ve even abandoned route several times. While my mind cursed itself for losing focus I’m learning that in those times life needed to come first.Continue reading “Honor Your Reality”
The Intentional Arc: Fearless Writing
It’s a frigid January day in Ohio. The temperatures are dipping below zero and ice is coating roads, homes, and vehicles. It’s one of those days when my soul craves a book, blanket, and coffee. Here’s to hoping that the mom life will give me a chance to do all of those things today. ButContinue reading “The Intentional Arc: Fearless Writing”
The Great Alone: A Book Review
Title: The Great Alone Author: Kristin Hannah Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Copyright Date: 2018 *Setting for book challenge: Isolated Location (Kaneq, Alaska) The Vietnam War stole Leni Allbright’s father. He returned in 1974 a former POW and a new man with a violent streak. His love for her mother ran deep, but flipped a switch in him.Continue reading “The Great Alone: A Book Review”
Fearless Writing: Critiques and Workshopping
The theme of this book I am studying is that writing is personal and your work will never please anyone (so stop trying.) As I dive further into the pages of this work I am feeling myself gain confidence as a writer. I’m worrying far less about what people think and I am embracing writingContinue reading “Fearless Writing: Critiques and Workshopping”
Fearless Writing: Accuracy
The worst motivation for writing is to please other people. In fact, people are never really pleased to the level of your expectations when your goal is their acceptance. As human beings our preferences are unique to each of us. Some people will pick up a book and absolutely love it while others read theContinue reading “Fearless Writing: Accuracy”
The Ameri Brit Mom 