Are We Defined By Our Vehicles?
Do our vehicles define us? As writers, do you use vehicles or other props to help describe your characters? Continue reading Are We Defined By Our Vehicles?
Tag: writing
Having a Voice
Books allow us to explore other places, other cultures, what it’s like to be of a different ethnicity, gender or religion. They allow us to empathize. Continue reading Having a Voice
Sex & the Media
I can whisper the word sex and get more attention than if I shouted fire. Sex is a buzz word that gets our brains going in different directions from political, moral and social, sex has an often-polarizing effect on people. Continue reading Sex & the Media
Exhaustion and Rest
I feel like an old lady. How does an old lady feel? I need suspenders on my underwear to keep my a$$ from dragging. I know I’m older, but one little, eight year-old girl should not have the power to zap my batteries. Oh it’s not just taking care of our granddaughter that’s making me feel like Rip Van Winkle in need of a nap. … Continue reading Exhaustion and Rest
What is Tone?
When I looked up the meaning of the word I found two definitions for tone as a noun and two more for tone as a verb. Pitch, quality and strength of musical sound. The general attitude of a place, piece of writing, or situation. To give strength or firmness to the body. To alter the color finish of a monochrome photo. As a writer, the … Continue reading What is Tone?
Creating Your Joy
Let’s face it, sometimes, okay, a lot of times, life is hard. That lie we were told as children, you know the one…”You can do whatever you want when you’re an adult.” Yeah, right. You can do whatever you want as long as it’s go to work, do the laundry and pay the bills. I want to go back to being a kid when all … Continue reading Creating Your Joy
What is Romance?
We’ve just finished with Valentines and spring, also known as wedding season, is right around the corner. As a romance writer I wonder what other people consider romantic. I don’t believe romance is one size fits all. Some couples thrive by sharing their love of movies or antique shopping, others need the exhilaration of zip-lining and skydiving, but whether you share the love of cooking … Continue reading What is Romance?
How to Start
Writing Advice… If you talk to any creative person, they have advice on how to create. Whether it is writing, painting or sewing we all know what works for us, but that doesn’t mean it works best for everyone. It might be easier to sew a blouse using a pattern, but it might be more fun to simply cut and sew until you get something … Continue reading How to Start
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