Research for writing can generate new ideas and give authenticity to your story. Forms of Research Research comes in many forms. For instance: Written sources – this might be on-line or historic documents stored at a library or museum. It includes genealogical records, census data, university studies, books, magazines, advertisements,…
The third and final part of this series on names: Naming Characters. The series includes: Googling Your Name Your Name as Your Brand Naming Characters What’s in a Name? A name needs to fit the personality of the character in your story. It may convey information about the character or…
The second in a series of posts on names: Your Name as Your Brand. The series includes: Googling Your Name Your Name as Your Brand Naming Characters I spent many years doing community relations and working to build (and sometimes repair) a corporate brand. This post is based on much…
First in a series of three posts about names: Googling Your Name. The series includes: Googling Your Name Your Name as Your Brand Naming Your Characters Why Google Your Name? Googling your name may seem like a bit of vanity, but don’t forget your public identity could be searched by…
YouTube writing videos offer a wealth of information. During the Corona virus quarantine, I explored a number of videos in topics ranging from art to writing. The following are some of my YouTube writing video recommendations: Brandon Sanderson New York Times best-selling author Brandon Sanderson writes fantasy and science fiction. …