The Intentional Writer
My Best Tool for Describing My Characters’ Emotions
Do you struggle to find the right words to describe your characters’ emotions? I certainly do. Description and portraying…
March 24, 2023-
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Guest Posts7 Tips on Describing Surroundings in Your Novel
The story setting in literature describes the where and when of a character and action. The setting of a…
April 25, 2021 -
Courting the MuseHow to Level Up Your Descriptions Through the Ancient Art of Ekphrasis
Some writers are blessed with a vivid visual imagination. Just by willing it, they can render scenes in their…
October 13, 2020 -
Courting the Muse
How Reading Perfume Catalogs Can Help You Show, Not Tell
Emily Dickinson knew how to find inspiration without leaving the house. In her thirties, the reclusive poet withdrew into…
May 13, 2020 -
Romancing Your StoryWriting Romance in the #MeToo Era
Once upon a time a romance novel plot included a heroine who wanted the hero to kiss her, but…
November 23, 2019 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiHow Writing Blind Will Take Your Fantasy to the Next Level
When it comes to writing, some of us like to picture it in our head and write what we…
November 7, 2019 -
Romancing Your Story
Does ‘Sweet’ Mean Boring?
The first reaction I get when I tell another romance writer that I write sweet love stories is often…
November 23, 2018 -
Child's CraftChildhood Memories Made New
Inspiration for the stories we write often comes from our own childhood experiences. But, times change; cultures change; technology…
July 21, 2018 -
Talking CharacterDos and Don’ts for Describing Characters
A writer must find the perfect balance when describing characters, especially when introducing them to a reader for the…
June 19, 2017 -
Dear Young ScribesThe Writer’s Palette: How to Write Concise Description to Liven Your Scenes
As writers, we have the power to tear down the boundaries of paper and ink when we craft a…
February 8, 2017
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