Characterization – Giving Each ...
As writers, one of the most important aspects of our story writing is to present the reader with real life,...
Writing Prompt by Bella McPherson
A writer is only as good as her ideas. That is why it’s frustrating when writers run out of inspiration. In...
7 Steps to Developing Real People Who...
Part Two: Creating the Past and Shaping the Present The quality of your characters will form the foundation you desire...
7 Steps to Developing Real People Who...
Part One: Desire and Fear Creating convincing characters that are believable takes time and discipline. Creating...
The Backstory
If you have decided to write a novel, the story that exists within it extends way beyond the book itself. This...
Writing Prompts: The Things People Do...
Yesterday, we talked about some of the odd and crazy things people say. Today we are going to look at some of the odd...
Writing Prompts: Armed Forces
Armed Forces Day was this past Saturday. This is a day when we honor and celebrate the people who put their lives on...
Writing Prompts: Workplace Gossip
Where there are people, there is gossip. There’s no getting away from that. I suppose it is the result of not...
Writing Prompts: Workplace Memos
Well it’s Monday again and time to put our nose back to the grindstone. I decided that since we spend up to a...
Writing Prompts: Motherhood
Sunday May 11th is Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day started off as a private celebration by Anna Jarvis of her...


