I don’t watch a lot of TV. Sometimes I watch Supernatural besides one other TV show, and sometimes I just watch Supernatural. Supernatural is beginning its ELEVENTH SEASON on Wednesday. ELEVENTH. Friends. That’s as long as the original Law & Order. How is this possible for such a small show? Apparently it’s okay if not a ton of people like

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

Why am I making these motivational quote things? Because it’s harder to feel happy and do great things when you don’t think you’re all that great… and I hear people say terrible things about themselves all the time. I know they’re doing it even more in their heads. I do it too! I forget something? “I’m so stupid!” (“Absent-minded” ≠ “stupid.”) I get excited about something? “Sorry,

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.

Hey, welcome back to my series about character development based on zodiac signs! If you’re new to the series, let me explain that I don’t necessarily believe in astrology (and I don’t necessarily not believe in it), and the personality type for your sign may not fit you. This is just a way to think about creating characters. Let’s take a look

Here is one of my favorite stories about one of my nieces. It’s ridiculously cute. When she was little, her nursery school teacher had a lesson on fire safety. She asked the kids, “If your clothes were on fire, what would you do?” My niece said, “Well, I wouldn’t put them on.” It’s great because it’s so sensible. But when

The people who get my newsletter already know about this! I’m really excited about it. My book MASTER LISTS FOR WRITERS: Thesauruses, Plots, Character Traits, Names, and More is going to be for sale on Monday, October 26. This book is designed to help people get inspired, stay inspired, vary their approaches, and most of all, write faster. I can’t