by admin | Sep 15, 2020 | Author Advice, Write A Book, Writing Tips
The magic of symbolism! Symbolism in novels matter. They bring layered, nuanced ideas, emotions, characterization, and more to a story. Does your novel or story have symbolism? Does it need symbolism to add depth and complexity? Even objects in your home are full of... by admin | Sep 14, 2020 | Author Advice, Write A Book, Writing Tips
Our home is our castle. It’s also full of stuff! Symbolic stuff! This is the first of the 2-part series about symbolic housewares. ( You’ll never look at Home Goods the same way again. )   by admin | Sep 13, 2020 | Author Advice, Write A Book, Writing Tips
Writing struggles. Writing problems. Bad writing habits. What are the 7 deadly sins of writing? You might be surprised. Don’t get trapped in writing hell. In this episode, I look at the deadly sins of writing — 7 writing problems — and how a writer... by admin | Sep 4, 2020 | Author Advice, Write A Book, Writing Tips
There are rules for writing and then there are rules for writers! Follow them and you will succeed as a writer and an author. Break these rules for writers at your own peril! Which writer rules are you breaking? This episode looks at how the Rules for Life also apply... by admin | Sep 2, 2020 | Author Advice, Write A Book, Writing Tips
A great story is all about character’s strengths, weaknesses, needs, desires, and how they are thwarted from getting it! Want to write a great novel? Write great characters. This episode is all about character arcs and why you need them for a better plot, more... by admin | Aug 22, 2020 | Author Advice, Write A Book, Writing Tips
Color your novel fabulous! 10 colors and what they symbolize. The magic of symbolism! I bet you can rattle off four different songs that have a color in the title. That’s because color is attached to a spectrum of emotions. Savvy writers know color can symbolize,...