Let me start this post by giving my readers a little bit of background on myself. I was raised by an English Major. As such, my reading, writing, and grammar quickly excelled beyond my grade level, despite dyslexia. It was never forced on me, beyond the normal childhood concept of preferring to go play rather […]
Tag: Writing
“Knock, Knock Neo” or “Neo2 Review”
I would like to share with my readers about a beautiful writing tool. Now, understand that when I say ‘beautiful’ I am not talking about aesthetics. I suppose it could be considered sleek, but really, it is just a small screen and a keyboard with the minute amount of memory that is required by a […]
“What’s in a Name?” Or “Naming Your Characters.”
How much attention do you give to naming your characters? Let me put it this way. How much time or energy would you put into naming a child? Many people name their children after some member of the family, but which member, which child? For those who want something different, there are books upon books […]
“Top 5 Motivation Tips for Writing.” or “Keep those doggies rollin'”
Ok. Let’s just come out and say it. Writing is romanticized, no ifs, ands, or buts. It’s a fact. It isn’t all sunshine and roses, and most people won’t make enough off of their writing to be able to hide away in a cabin in the woods or an English country house, in order to […]
“Pickax to cut cloth.” or “Using your friends wisely.”
While outlining “The Holders…” I found better places for character introductions and discovered plot holes before they were written out. Because I got a big picture view and made sure I saw the forest instead of just one tree, I was able to talk some of these plot holes through. This was with someone who […]
5 Movies for Valentine’s Day: Good Viewing for Writers.
It will soon be that time again when everything is flowers, roses, chocolates, and romance. Whether you have a significant other or are going stag this year, many of us tend to turn our thoughts to the idea of love, but who says love is only about romance? Here are five movies that involve romance […]
“Not Enough Time on My Hands.” Or “Finding Time to Write.”
How do you find time to write? Well, this seems to be something that comes up a lot as I’m reading blogs and books on writing. It has been something that has been a problem for me because when I write, I really get into the world I am trying to make and once I […]
AI: Artistic Augmenter or Creative Death.
AI has been in the news a lot lately. It is the source of much controversy. Even those who helped create it are now warning against it. Yet, many will aggressively defend it. Who is correct? Personally, I feel that the people who know the most about AI, such as those directly involved in its creation, would […]
Netflix: Starving the artist
I did have another post I was going to put on my blog, however, since this came up while I was in the process of polishing said post, I suppose I will have to post it later. I am sure many, if not all of you, are aware of the writers’ and actors’ strikes. I […]
“What a Character.” Or “Character Building: Inspiration Vs. Planning.”
I wonder if anyone is beginning to notice a theme in some of my posts. I keep coming back to this matter because the consideration of inspiration versus planning is important to any creative endeavor. As I am going along on my writing journey, I, as could be expected, have come across both. Therefore, let […]