Hello Friend's, Are you a writer who struggles with the highs and lows of creativity? No - don't leave!! I really couldn't think of a better opening for this article. Of course, writers are plagued by creative pitfalls, no denying that. The writing mind is like living in a hut with Goldilocks, who is getting... Continue Reading →
Wiley Writing: Interpretation of Character (Reality vs. Fiction)
Writers of fiction, and sometimes certain types of poetry, use a strong magnifying lens when creating characters for their stories. We hear of the importance of writing believable characters and the need to zero in on specific traits of each character to make them relate as fully formed people. They must have voices, behaviors and... Continue Reading →
Welcome to 2021 (a Realist’s POV)
The page of the calendar turns and a new feeling of hope is born in the hearts of many. We tuck away a year of past sorrows in trade for the beginning of something new. A fresh start is underway with a positive mindset, a fresh point of view. Perhaps things will go our way... Continue Reading →
Developing the ‘Authorly’ You
Hello Writer Friends, Do you have an author persona? What about an author brand? When I first decided to peruse writing in a more professional manner, I was not familiar with either of these writerly attributes. I simply created my writer/author social media accounts and dived in without much regard to how I would be... Continue Reading →