As a youngster, did you ever slide across the floor in stocking feet? Have you ever smacked your elbow on what we call the “funny bone” and didn’t think it…
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Some of the best writing ideas follow something already familiar. What happened to Peter Pan after he grew up? Under what circumstances might Alice return to Wonderland? Or we might…
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When we’ve written great words, we may be hard-pressed to think of anything that might be better. But if we take a another look at the images our words create,…
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Culture, morality, and patriotism. Many believe this country could use more of that. We should be thankful for all those who will stand and encourage us, even if they are…
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Each time we read what we’ve written before, we need to push ourselves back into the mind of the point-of-view character in the scene, revisiting the thoughts and feelings and…
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Just in time for the next Star Wars release, we have cookies and milky way in a far away galaxy. After Princess Parfaya is taken prisoner by the evil empire,…
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Everything begins, so we usually need to know the action, not that the action began. Not only did it begin to rain, it poured and kept on pouring, but could…
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In just a few frames, a comic strip delivers interesting stories. To stir creativity, try reading a few strips every morning. Frank’s favorites are Calvin and Hobbes, Blondie, and Pickles.…
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You may have read a writing tutorial that said you should always put the “he said” tag at the end of the dialogue. That’s fine for a few words, but…
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“Would you watch my puppy for just a minute?” Who could refuse an attractive blonde’s plea for help? But what will happen if the caregiver experiences the unexpected tragedy?
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Character is a critical key to becoming a person of quality, and it starts in the home!
