Come for the Mysteries. Stay for the Characters.
What senses would you use, or need to invent, if you were writing from the point of view (POV) of a mythical creature? If I was writing this scene from the dragon’s POV, I would write that it had the same organ some snakes have on their faces to detect heat. Would the dragon be… Continue Reading →
This photo is a reenactment of a battle in the American Civil War. If you were writing historical fiction, how would you describe it? If you’ve never been in a battle, how could you make the scene come alive to your readers? I am friends with a number of writers who specialize in historical fiction…. Continue Reading →
I’ve always felt October is the perfect month for mysteries. If you feel the same way, grab your computer and magnifying glass and use today’s photo prompt to write a mystery with me, part 3. Read the latest additions below and then add your inspiration in the comments. To read last week’s installment, click here…. Continue Reading →
Since my theme this year is “The Journey of Book”, we will be making stops throughout the year to study different genres. You can’t write for a genre without understanding its elements and reader’s expectations for it. So I am reposting Penny Zeller’s guest blog about the 7 key elements of romance novels. It’s a… Continue Reading →
… a crowd of holiday shoppers. I have to exercise some imagination here because I try to get all my shopping done in November to avoid the crowds of holiday shoppers. The cozy smells of cinnamon and baking bread wafting from the coffee shops taunt the strained faces and aggressive gestures of the shoppers, who… Continue Reading →
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