When I was compiling a list of 100 character quirks for my Master Lists for Writers book, I threw a few superstitions in there. I think they’re fascinating, so I put together a list of them to share here. I believe many of these are European superstitions. If I’ve come across the origin of a superstition, I’ve noted it, but I
Category: Writing Matters
In the month of November, hundreds of thousands of people will participate in National Novel Writing Month, in which they attempt to write fifty thousand words of a novel. And like every year, people will write blog posts and columns about why they hate NaNoWriMo. To be clear, NaNoWriMo is not for every writer. Not everyone likes to write fast –
Hey y’all! Today I am blogging over at Fiction University about a terrible condition that afflicted my early stories. (It still plagues my first drafts, to be honest.) Check it out!
This is one of my favorite tips for how to write good dialogue… Give your characters something to do while they talk! The wonderful movie Warrior has a great lesson in how to write good dialogue. In one scene, a science teacher who moonlights as a fighter talks with his wife late at night while he repairs his girls’ dollhouse
I will admit that of all the zodiac signs, Libra is the hardest one for me to pin down. But if I’m understanding the classic Libra personality type correctly, Libras themselves can be hard to pin down, because they go back and forth on decisions and often want to get along with everyone. Let’s take a look at Libra characteristics!
Hi, y’all! This is the sixth post in my series about using the personality types in astrology to create characters. Even if you like to do character worksheets or other methods of character development, this is a fun place to start. Let’s take a look at the classic Virgo profile! Here are some positive traits of a Virgo. analytical intelligent
A list of fantasy creatures, mythical beasts, and more, including humanoid creatures and magical animals from Norse mythology, Greek and Roman mythology, Asian folklore, Native American folklore, and other traditions.