Writing fantasy stories for the young at heart
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, and diaries. Click here for […]
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 character’s status. If the […]
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. His series of 2020 lectures […]
I’ve added a new tool to my writing tool box: Scrivener. After spending decades using WordPerfect and then Word, it was a pleasant surprise to discover a computer application that gives me a big leap forward in my writing. What is Scrivener? Scrivener is word processing software for writers. It includes the ability to store […]
Earlier this year during the Author Mentor Match, I learned about WriteOnCon. I had never heard of this event before, so I decided to investigate. What is WriteOnCon? WriteOnCon is a three-day online conference for creators of children literature or kidlit. It was founded in 2010. Authors, illustrators, agents, and editors share writing tips and […]