by Carol | Apr 17, 2019 | Creativity and Inspiration
Just like a plant needs healthy soil, water, and plenty of sunshine to thrive, your mind needs the right environment to tap into its creative potential. Cultivating a writing environment that is always there for you allows you to keep that momentum that drives you to...
by Carol | Apr 22, 2019 | Creativity and Inspiration, Industry Advice, Marketing and Promotion
Creativity is the quality or power to create. We are all creative beings. We create ourselves anew every day through our actions (or lack of action) and interactions with the world and one another. There are many levels and types of creativity, or creative expression....
by Carol | Apr 22, 2019 | Creativity and Inspiration, Editing and Writing
If you aren’t set on complete silence when you write, having proper background sound can help keep you focused and in a creative mindset. Choices include lyrical music, instrumental music, nature sounds, and even white noise. There are numerous apps and websites...
by Carol | May 8, 2023 | Editing and Writing
Perspective refers to the narrative approach to storytelling, while point of view (POV) refers to who is telling or narrating a story, be that an unnamed narrator or a POV character. First-person and third-person perspectives are common in fiction, but...
by Carol | Apr 22, 2019 | Creativity and Inspiration, Editing and Writing
A flashback can be a powerfully evocative tool for drawing a reader closer to the story. Often, flashbacks convey vital, plot-driving information to the reader, or they expand the reader’s understanding of a key character. There is, of course, a downside to...
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