The Picky Pen
How to Edit Characters
As we continue this editing series how we can develop a great story, I hope you’re able to see…
January 22, 2021-
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Romancing Your StoryShould Your Romance Contain a Trope?
In case you’re unfamiliar with the word trope, let’s define it. A trope is a character trait or plot…
September 23, 2020 -
Romancing Your Story
When All Seems Lost
The Black Moment. The Crisis. The Breakup. There are many titles for that moment when all seems lost. No…
April 23, 2020 -
The Picky Pen
How to Edit the Plot
As we continue this editing series how we can develop a great story by having all the layers in…
February 22, 2020 -
Courting the Muse, Guest PostsHow Reading Poetry Collections Can Help You Plot Your Novel
Whether your novel closes on a cyclone-worthy twist, or a conclusion as warm and satisfying as homemade pie, you’ll…
January 13, 2020 -
ScreenwritingInciting Incident?
Now that a new year is here, I want to start going in another direction. This year’s focus for…
January 4, 2020 -
Romancing Your Story
The Romance Recipe
Ideas for my stories come from a variety of places. Sometimes I need to think about an idea for…
April 23, 2019 -
The Poet's PenIs Your Poem in Shape?
Carmina Figurata or shaped stanza is a picture poem—a poem that forms a picture. In “CAROUSEL” by Jan D.…
July 17, 2018 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Between the Lines
Ever since I took my first journalism class in high school I’ve heard the age-old debate on how to…
June 29, 2018 -
The Picky Pen
Editing the Plot
Okay. Most of you (myself included) admit it’s challenging and exciting to plan the next book. It must be…
April 22, 2018
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