We see the standards all the time. Tough Guy as a babysitter, Country Girl in the big city, Regular Joe in high society… But there are so many other scenarios we never seem to see. Here’s just ten of them: 1. Librarian in a gladiatorial Read More …
Sometimes we need a little extra reason to escape into our writing. Here are ten for you. Leave any additional ones that you can think of in the comments below. 1. Even if you’re having a bad day, you can spend a little time in Read More …
I’m a huge RPG fan. I love the storylines, the strategic gameplay, and the feeling of going on a journey that you don’t get with almost any other type of video game. But there are some things that will annoy me even as I play Read More …
I’ll readily admit that my writing is more influenced by video games than other books. I consider myself a gamer first and a reader second. With that in mind, I’ve learned a few important, sometimes hard lessons about video gaming. Here’s some of the lessons Read More …
The business of writing books can be discouraging, and there are times when you may feel like there’s little to be thankful for. However, there are blessings and silver linings in every situation, and the more we express gratitude for them, the happier we will Read More …
1. I didn’t like this book, which shouldn’t have surprised me, since I hate this genre. 2. While I haven’t read this book, I did go to school with the author, and he’s a nice guy. 3. The riter couldn’t evn spel. 4. This book Read More …
I’ve been hearing from a lot of writing friends that the silver lining to the current pandemic is that we all have plenty of time to write. But what if that’s a BAD thing? What if we’ve been doing an excellent job of putting off Read More …
Japanese role-playing games have traditionally been associated with complex storylines, linear plots, and a cast of colorful characters. Of course, there’s a limited amount of time for character development in a video game, and developers will often use familiar character types to quickly establish who Read More …
10. My dog ate my laptop. 9. I’ve got a computer virus that turns all my periods into commas. 8. Every time I upload a picture, it’s facing away from me. 7. I’m only typing with the backs of my fingers until next Tuesday. Don’t Read More …
1. A cat video filter for her internet browser 2. A “Cliff Notes” version of a book on the craft of writing 3. A word processor that auto-corrects telling instead of showing 4. An instant-inspiration pill that is not harmful, habit-forming, or fattening 5. A Read More …
