…of summer year-round. There are seasons, and every now and then, there’s an offseason. Even for writing. 2. Write down your “symptoms” Below is a starter list of burnout symptoms….
…This story is about Oscar, a dachshund who is “…half-a-dog tall and one-and-a-half dogs long.” All the other dogs make fun of him, until one Halloween a pair of mean…
…Web Editor for DIY MFA. Her work is represented by Brooks Sherman of the Bent Agency. Tweet her at @besscozby, contact her at bess@diymfa.com, or visit her website at www.besscozby.com….
…their diminishing estate. With the last bit of Austen’s legacy threatened, a group of disparate individuals come together to preserve both Jane Austen’s home and her legacy. These people―a laborer,…
…crossed the finish line. November 29th. 11:00 pm. I’d won the challenge. More than that, I’d won the companionship of a main character who would carry my entire series. I…
…available now. To connect with Jodi check out her website at www.jodikendall.com. The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City Josie Shilling’s family is too big, their cramped…
…travel the world and experience many people, places, and things that exist on our planet . . . right now. In every minute of every hour of every day, something…
…to craft compelling characters. Listen to the audio below. In this episode Susan and I discuss: Where characters come from. Navigating stereotypes while writing characters. Character flaws as character development…
…alien building could yield a great character, or antagonist, to propel the narrative. Until next time, keep speculating and see where it leads you! Resources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extremophile https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tardigrade https://www.sciencenews.org/article/rain-wakes-undead-microbes-chile-atacama-desert https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0014579312005935 https://ocean.si.edu/ecosystems/deep-sea/microbes-keep-hydrothermal-vents-pumping…
…say the Bells of St. Clement’s. “You owe me five farthings” say the Bells of St. Martin’s. “When will you pay me?” say the Bells of Old Bailey. “When I…
