NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month. Started years ago by Chris Baly, author of No Plot, No Problem, the month-long writing marathon has grown into an international happening. Created as a literary event for hard-core writing (though the two do seem a bit of an oxomoron), NaNoWriMo can be used by creatives of every ilk. So long as you use a bit of imagination, all creatives benefit from NaNoWriMo. Tight Deadline Most writers know about NaNoWriMo. Many have used November to …
Women Writers: A Critical and Overlooked Plot
Thematically linked inner plots and outer plots create dynamic stories. An inner plot is also known as the Character Emotional Development (CED) plot. The outer plot is the Dramatic Action (DA) plot. There is another plot category beyond the traditional. The one I'm thinking of lies deeper than the inner plot. I call this critical and overlooked plot the Character Intuition Development (CID) plot. Character Intuition Development A hunch, a feeling in your bones, your gut, an inkling and …
A Love Letter to Writers
In surveys and consultations, writers and creatives openly share their fears and insecurities. This is a love letter to writers and anyone plagued with self-doubt, emotional traps and other creative blocks. Is My Story Silly? She asks if her ideas, her story is silly. I can't answer that for her. Only she can. I see her as a miracle, a jewel, a precious creation. How can anything silly come out of that? What I hear? Self-doubt and limiting self-beliefs likely based in criticism heard and …
Plot and Scene Books Giveaway
(Psst: if you're looking for the SURVEY, click HERE ) PLEASE NOTE! The response has been overwhelming and I need time to sort out who wants what and assess what, if any, books I have left to offer in my plot and scene books giveaway. So for now: the offer is closed. Check back later to see if I have enough of a supply to reopen. Thank you for your patience! I started to title this post -- massive plot and scene books giveaway -- but then I went to check how many of my plot and scenes books are …
Writers and Creatives I Need Your Help
SURVEY! Calling all writers and creatives I need your help. Well, perhaps not need, but I'd certainly appreciate your help. Boundless Creativity As you may know, New Harbinger Publication signed me to write what I believe is my life's work. As writers and artists, we're continually asked to take risks, and furthermore, to try, try again. Boundless Creativity: A Spiritual Workbook for Overcoming Self-Doubt, Emotional Traps, and Other Creative Blocks seeks to change your perception of life from …
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