One of the things an actor wishes for on any audition are notes. You make your plan, you do your homework and walk in the door with an idea of what you want and how to go get it … Read More
A New Character Question For all you writers out there searching for a new character trait! Mondays find me doing schoolwork in a cafe. So, me being me, I find the opportunity for another character question. Subtleties in characters … Read More
My latest character question comes from Hobbes first visit to the beach. The Pacific Ocean is anything but pacific off the coast of Malibu. Often rough, usually freezing cold until late in the summer and even then it is still … Read More
SCBWI weekend is over and my head is full of ideas! One of the great takeaways from this event was from Jem Chambers-Black from Andrea Brown Literary Agency. She gave a wonderful talk, and in it described what she asks … Read More
Whom do you write for? This is a question based on more than your audience. We want to really get specific on who it is that spurred you to action. After I delve into exactly what I am asking I … Read More
What happens when you write? What really happens for you psychologically, emotionally, spiritually when you write? This may seem an odd question, but I find that the days I work on my book are days that feel easier. I … Read More
Are you participating in #NaNoWriMo this year? FYI: November is also known as National Novel Writing Month. This is a time where authors all over the country (and possibly the world) strive to write a novel in 30 days. Many … Read More
Change Your Book Venue I know I know! What the heck does she mean “Change your book venue?” I am not talking about where you write. Though shaking that up a bit can help too. I am talking about … Read More
I love coming up with new character development questions! Read on for the newest ones… I shared this photo a few days ago in my insta stories because it is such a microcosm of my life growing up. As … Read More
What do you fear? It is a good question that can have many answers which affect character behavior. Some are superstitious fearing black cats, walking under ladders and the like. But what about other fears? A fear of going to … Read More