What You Need To Know To Create A Work of Art Before you put pen to paper, fingers to keyboard, or whatever medium you’re using, you need to ask yourself some difficult questions. The Myth Of Fame and Glory “Why am I doing this?” If it’s for fame and glory, think again. Chances are very unlikely that […]
Like Apples to Oranges
All About Similes and Metaphors Similes and metaphors are two ways to enrich your descriptive text by making comparisons. It’s easy to say, “The sunset was orange with little streaks of purple and yellow and it was really pretty.” However, it’s also boring and gives no context to how a character feels about the scene […]
Daydreaming Feeds The Soul
… And Pays Off In Adulthood From the time I was born, daydreaming has been part of my life. I was raised with the assurance that I could be whatever I wanted to be. Mine was the childhood of possibilities. It was a promise offered by the 70’s, the era in which I spent my […]
“Fictional Speech,” She Said
Keeping the Conversation Alive. Part of being a good writer is also being a good reader. I stand by my conviction that it is impossible to be a truly good writer unless you read. A lot. I’m an avid reader. It’s how I learned to be a good writer. I have read hundreds of books. […]
How To Write A Great Novel
Before you put pen to paper, fingers to keyboard, or whatever medium you’re using, you need to ask yourself some difficult questions. “Why am I doing this?” If it’s for fame and glory, think again. Chances are very unlikely that you’re going to be the next John Grisham, Stephen King or Dan Brown. Chances are […]
Jitter Cam: Another lesson in video motion sickness
Jitter Cam Blues or How I Wasted $10 On Motion Sickness At The Movies Am I the only one who is getting tired of going to the movies only to spend most of my time staring at the ceiling to avoid heaving my dinner onto the theater floor? My boyfriend and I treated ourselves to […]
