Using Pinterest for Character Development
I admit, I have been slow to jump on the Pinterest wagon. With all the social media sites out there, this one just didn’t resonate with me. Until now. Until just a few days ago, to get a feel for what my characters looked like, where they lived, and what kind of vehicle they drove, […]
I’m Excited! And a Bit Scared.
Within the next day or two, I will be releasing my second novel on Amazon. I’m excited. And a bit scared. I’m excited to have finished a project I started about twenty years ago. Yes, it took me that long to get through this one. Not that it’s a novel of epic proportions, it’s just […]
Bad Reviews? Smile and Move On.
Don’t let anyone tell you your creation is bad. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t listen to someone’s advice or constructive criticism. What it does mean is you shouldn’t let bad reviews get you down. When I was in graphic design school and working on my final portfolio, one of my instructors was assigned to approve […]
Do You Need an Outline?
Should you create an outline for your story? This is not a post telling you to outline your story. It’s also not a post telling you not to outline your story. My thought on this subject is everyone should do what works best for them. My suggestion is to try both. Write a story using […]