The month of hearts and love is already here and I’m hunched over my computer with droopy eyes. I have to say it’s a good feeling because I spent the weekend trying to type our my story blocks. I did have an I Capture the Castle moment and my screen flashed “A cat sat onContinue reading “February Progress Update”
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Side-Kick Friday
The weekend is here and there is snow in the forecast in the Midwest. Oh darn, I’ll just have to stay tucked inside working on my projects. My story is calling again. Last night, I thought about Dan Brown’s advice and I’m thinking about the side-kick or best friend that my character is missing. HereContinue reading “Side-Kick Friday”
Universal Thursday
We’re building our novel this week with writing tips from author, Dan Brown. Today’s MasterClass lesson is about Universal Characters. Dan uses additional characters to compliment his main protagonist. They are the characters that may the expert that offers advice to our hero as they begin their journey in the story. Think of other charactersContinue reading “Universal Thursday”
Wednesday Villains and Heroes
Creating Heroes and Villains Class is still in session with Dan Brown and Writing Thrillers. You have an idea for a story and you start creating your storyboard for your characters. The collage you create has few colors and photos of people you that appeal to you but you need more detail as a writer.DanContinue reading “Wednesday Villains and Heroes”
Tuesday Location
Tuesday with Dan Brown returns us to the power of location: Location for my current novel is an ongoing struggle and I’ve sought out the advice of other best sellers. Dan Brown visits location in a similar way to David Mamet. David spoke about location sickness and Dan’s MasterClass lesson gives power to location. IfContinue reading “Tuesday Location”
Monday Thriller
A Weekend Thriller: Have you noticed a new trend these past few years of Halloween movies coming out in every month, except October? Our love of the thriller has been around since we sat around the fire to tell stories during the cave days. A story that can get our heart pumping continues to keepContinue reading “Monday Thriller”
Fuel Friday Is Here
Fuel Friday for Your Creative Soul: Friday is here and it’s time to fuel our creative souls for the weekend. Get out your keyboards. We’re going to do an exercise together to stretch the tentacles of your gray matter. Let them relax and sigh. This is to help you visualize your story in more detail. Continue reading “Fuel Friday Is Here”
Award Winning Creative
This week I was treated to a private concert with singer, songwriter, and broadway star, Morgan James. I was the recipient of the Spirit Award from my company, Canon. I’m proud to be a part of Corporate Job. Why haven’t I made the transition? The question isn’t valid. I like what I do and I’mContinue reading “Award Winning Creative”
January Wednesday Inspiration
Wednesday Inspiration As a writer, I’m always learning from other best sellers and doing my homework to improve my writing. This week I’ve come across some inspiring authors and resources.My first class recommendation is the MasterClass with Dan Brown in Writing Thrillers. I shared some of his advice from the beginning classes in yesterday’s postContinue reading “January Wednesday Inspiration”
January MasterClass with Dan Brown #2
January Writing Tips from Dan Brown #2 Working on a my new novel I was tempted to add in too many elements or plot twists to create complexity but this can leave reader’s confused. I realized that if I had a hard time keeping track of too many layers of the onion, so would myContinue reading “January MasterClass with Dan Brown #2”
Writing a Thriller with Dan Brown
MasterClass Online Writing Tips from Dan Brown Writing progress this weekend was like the Minnesota weather, cloudy and gloomy. My motivation level to sit for long periods typing away in writer’s bliss didn’t happen. I had to resort to a writing prompt and tips from well known author, Dan Brown. Dan’s MasterClass online teaches usContinue reading “Writing a Thriller with Dan Brown”
January Writing Challenge #10
Rose Petals On Water The end of the week is here and I want to begin the weekend with a writing exercise. Starting out with writing prompts is a good practice to use when you feel stuck in mud at the keyboard. Choose a word, phrase, or scene filled with strong images to get myContinue reading “January Writing Challenge #10”
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