Good evening! How's everyone out there in the WordPress world? I myself am feeling phenomenal and really enjoying life as of lately. If you'll entertain the thought, I feel like exploring our creative muses as writers tonight. What personal joys drive your writing endeavors? For me, it's the following: all kinds of music (and I … Continue reading Creative Musings and Inspirations
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Lessons to Practice #17: The Eloquence of Your Voice
Writing without using your own true voice is writing without merit, plain and simple. Even if you happen to luck out and pen stories that land you a multi-million-dollar deal, going back and reading "your" own work will feel inauthentic at best, and painful at worst. Still, I have to honor the fact that finding … Continue reading Lessons to Practice #17: The Eloquence of Your Voice
Sounds of Summer 2017: Endeavour
Let's be honest: You can't have an unforgettable summer without that one special song. You know what I'm talking about: the song that makes you scramble for your earbuds first thing in the morning, before you even think about rolling out from under your cocoon of sheets. The one you blare as you're cruising in your … Continue reading Sounds of Summer 2017: Endeavour
Lessons to Practice #16: Perfecting Act Two of Your Story
¡Buenas tardes! We're right in the midst of a new week, and for some of us that means getting back into the rhythm of work, self-care, and all the usual adult responsibilities. My hope is that, no matter how busy your schedule gets, you can still find time to get your creative writing and blogging … Continue reading Lessons to Practice #16: Perfecting Act Two of Your Story
Lessons to Practice #15: The Critical Cast of Supporting Characters
Greetings! I thank you guys and gals for your patience as things went dark on my blog for the past week; I spent the last four days moving into my new apartment. It was definitely an eventful weekend! Fortunately, I got to spend most of it with my mom, who came in to town to … Continue reading Lessons to Practice #15: The Critical Cast of Supporting Characters
Lessons to Practice #14: Nailing True-to-Life Dialogue
Hello! Did you know that I recently became a member of the Denton Writers' Critique Group? I was fortunate enough to stumble across the group's website in late January, and I attended my first meeting that very same night. My writing craft has never been stronger or more fully supported than now, and I graciously … Continue reading Lessons to Practice #14: Nailing True-to-Life Dialogue
Stigma Wars and a Song Case Study: “The Hollow,” by A Perfect Circle
Hello and happy Friday! I apologize for uploading this post a day later than anticipated. I got swept up in a fundraiser at one of our local bars. The event was put on by Denton MHMR, and it was a great community outreach opportunity which raised awareness for mental health and all the stigma tied to … Continue reading Stigma Wars and a Song Case Study: “The Hollow,” by A Perfect Circle
Lessons to Practice #13: Using Art, Music, and Pop Culture References in Your Writing
There are few things more powerful than the use of other artistic works to supplement our creative writing. When used sparingly and with careful consideration, things like song lyrics, art images, and pop culture references can help bring your story alive and imbue it with a more profound sense of humanity. However, the biggest obstacle to … Continue reading Lessons to Practice #13: Using Art, Music, and Pop Culture References in Your Writing
Writing Update and “Take Back the Night”
Tonight, either you or someone you know are probably taking a stand, marching, and speaking out against sexual assault. We join in unity for "Take Back the Night," an international community awareness movement in which rape, sexual assault, and victim shaming are brought to light and denounced. It is an event which originated in Europe, … Continue reading Writing Update and “Take Back the Night”
Lessons to Practice #12: Emotionally Charging Your Scenes
Hello and good evening, faithful audience. For this next installment of my "Lessons to Practice" series, I'm taking a closer look at the way in which we bring scenes alive in order to sustain a viable, engaging, and memorable story. In my humble opinion, the most critical key to making a scene grab my readers … Continue reading Lessons to Practice #12: Emotionally Charging Your Scenes
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