The Fear Trap

AlyssaAndrea Christenson, Encourage Me!, From the Inside...Out, Life Coaching, Nurturing Creativity, Nurturing the Soul, Writer's life, Writing, Writing Life, Writing Life Coaching

by Andrea Christenson, @andrea143 As writers we often joke about finding ourselves doing anything to avoid writing. We do the laundry, clean out the fridge, scrub at the grout in the bathroom with an old toothbrush. Anything!  Lately, I’ve been finding myself in the trap more and more often. “Just wash the dishes, then you can get a page of writing …

It’s All About Character

Alyssaa. Character Creation, Brainstorming Strategies and Tips, From the Inside...Out, Hero, Heroine, How do I create the Inner Journey?, How do I write Emotions?, Katherine Reay, Nurturing Creativity, Writing

by Katherine Reay, @Katherine_Reay Our ability to engage our readers comes down to the characters we share with them. Compelling characters make a rich and rewarding story — and keep readers wanting more. Even if you write fast-paced, plot-driven fiction, readers will only travel that road with you if your protagonist is worthy of the chase. How do we create these “jump …