You’re driving down the highway and BAM a brilliant story idea sparks your imagination. You know exactly what the beginning scene will look like and who the main characters are. You’re excited and ready to get started writing this soon to be bestseller. You get home to your computer or notebook, the story idea still [...]
Colorado is on fire, again. We are facing our second huge fire this month. Imagine heading toward this great wall of smoke and fire… Now put your heroine or hero in those shoes. Use the photo to inspire your story.
I’ve recently finished reading another Ilona Andrews novel. The husband and wife writing duo has one of the most enjoyable writing styles I’ve ever come across. They’re particularly talented with their ability to describe a scene perfectly. Metaphors and vivid imagery help the reader envision the unique worlds the characters live in. I have a [...]
Your brain is a marvelous organ! And like the rest of your body, you don’t want to take it for granted. In fact, if you exercise your brain you’ll find that it’s easier to write and to tap into your creative side. So how do you exercise your brain? Well there are the common [...]
When working on a new story or developing your characters sometimes a token can help. By token I mean something tangible that your character would wear, eat or use. For example a fedora, Peanut M&Ms or maybe they’re addicted to checking their horoscope. Getting into character and creating a consistent persona can be easier if [...]
I’m heading to NY and Washington DC soon. Taking a trip with the family. In addition to enjoying the time exploring with my family I’m really looking forward to embracing the city. You see, I have a book that partially takes place in DC and one that partially takes place in NY. Now, I’ve been [...]
I love love love Elmore Leonard. When I lived outside of Detroit it actually gave me a little sense of pride to know that I was living near him. (Now I get that same giddiness when I see Jon Krakauer. Yes, I’m a goof.) If you’re not familiar with Elmore Leonard he wrote the books [...]
I received an interesting question yesterday about writing a romance in first person from the male point of view. To be honest, I’ve never come across this format in romance. I believe there are two reasons for this: #1 Men don’t write romance and therefore a male first person POV would be tough for most [...]
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