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There are many things to figure out when creating a story. Where does it take place? What’s going on? Why are your characters involved? One of the most important aspects to figure out is something that can be deceivingly difficult; your character’s names. Naming a character can be a walk in the park for some,… Continue reading 6 Tips for Naming a Character — Sorry I’m Booked

Writers Helping Writers: Not sure how much brainstorming needs to go into each character? You’re not alone. It’s a struggle for many, and unfortunately, there’s no single “right” answer. It really depends on the character’s importance in the story, their function or role, and the writer’s own process. A rule of thumb might be to […]… Continue reading Character Building: How Much Planning Should I Do? (PART 1) – by Angela Ackerman… — Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog

6. Always share your work with the intent to help, comfort, encourage, or call someone to act or change. via 10 Gentle Reminders for Writing When Everything’s on Fire — Novelty Revisions

Undoubtedly, editing your own work is one of the most difficult parts of the writing journey. But it can be the most important step in making your book the best it can be! Today, we’re talking about how to confidently approach your work and what to look out for. via Bringing Out the Knife: Editing Your… Continue reading Bringing Out the Knife: Editing Your Own Work — Madison K. Darby

Hey everyone! So, lots have been happening during quarantine. I’ve got multiple writing projects going on, and some exciting school things coming up, but today we’re going to tackle writer’s block! There is a lot of controversy in the writing community on whether or not writer’s block is real. Some say it is, others think […]… Continue reading Is Writer’s Block Real? — R.E. KLINZING

Right now I am sitting here writing. The sky is dark. The grass outside my sunroom office is curiously green, a brightness I’d expect upon following the yellow brick road into the emerald city. Lightning bursts shatter the monotony of an overwhelmingly humid afternoon. And I’m distracted. There are several behaviors that create a great […]… Continue reading Writing: How to keep distractions aside — Sarah Cathey

Rugrats was a brilliant cartoon hit in the 90s and early 2000s, but what can it teach writers about storytelling? Well, hold on to your diapies, writers! Today I’ve got an adventure for you! via What I’ve Learned About Storytelling From Rugrats — Authoring Arrowheads

This post is part of a blogging series: this is Part 4. Here’s Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. Before I start rambling on about how exactly you should write your first draft (because, well, I’m not the best expert on actually getting things finished, per se), let’s talk about purpose again. Yes, I… Continue reading Stepping Into A New Genre: Time to Put Pen to Paper — Dawdling Daydreams

…I love this question. I would absolutely start the movement of more people reading, doing personal development and watching less news. We live in such an incredible world now with technology and education at our fingertips. I would love more people to read books that could change their life. As a part of our interview… Continue reading Simone Adele Turner: “Love all your mistakes and lessons, and never stop thriving to grow and learn new skills” — Thrive Global

What’s “good” writing? Is it writing that wins awards? Is it writing that makes you a lot of money? Is it writing that simply makes people care about one another, teaching them empathy, or does it need to serve some higher moral purpose, like advocating change for good. It’s easy to get confused. Last week […]… Continue reading David Farland’s Writing Tip: What’s Good Writing? — David Farland | Story Doctor