Are you lost in a plot maze? Use Trello to help you find your way back to your story. Read on to find out how!
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JACK A ORI, MSW: ADVOCACY COACH FOR QUIET WARRIORS
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Do you struggle with writing compelling, relatable villains? Read on to see Jack’s tips for making realistic villains that make readers reluctant to put your book down!
I recently began participating in the VSS365 prompt challenge on Twitter. If you’re part of the Twitter Writing Community, you might have seen posts that use this strange little hashtag. #vss365 #prompt Monday March 25, 2019#frame — Monique (@starfish_72) March 25, 2019 So what exactly is the VSS365 challenge, and why am I so excited about it? VSS365 is a…
Writers frequently struggle with character building. Here are my techniques for creating characters from the inside out!
Creating mentor characters for young adult protagonists is challenging, but it can add authenticity and interest to your story. Author and life coach
DIYMFA creator Gabriela Pereira encourages writers to honor their reality by examining the other aspects of life they must address in addition to writing. My reality includes being a writer with Autism. What does yours include?
In honor of World Autism Day, I share some of my own struggles growing up with undiagnosed Aspergers’ Syndrome.
During my last year of high school, it felt like the day when I moved out of my parents’ house and went off to college would never come. I was desperate for escape. I’d lived in the same quiet suburb my entire life. It felt so tiny to me. My world was made up of all the kids I’d gone…
Childhood bullying is one of those things that people think is just part of being a kid, but it really isn’t. Unfortunately, the world isn’t perfect and there will always be kids who feel bad about themselves for whatever reason and take it out on other kids, especially kids who are different in some way. But that doesn’t mean that…
I’ve spoken occasionally to kids who self-injure — that is, who cut themselves, burn themselves or otherwise deliberately hurt themselves. If your child or a young person you know has this kind of issue, it can be really scary. DISCLAIMER: This blog post deals with sensitive issues that may require professional help. All opinions expressed within this post are solely…
