I've read a lot of YA Fantasy. I've seen a lot of overused plot devices and tropes. I've caught myself trying to use those same plot devices and tropes. By knowing about those tropes and plot devices, I can do something more original and unexpected. THAT is why the number one advice to become a … Continue reading Why Reading in Your Genre is SO Important
Category: Writer’s Woes
Top Five Fav Disney Movies
This was a hard list. Surprisingly hard. 5. The Emperor's New Grove (2000) This silly, sweet movie is one I can watch over and over and still chuckle at the jokes. This movie did humor right while at the same time balancing drama, a story with heart, and characters that grow and develop - without … Continue reading Top Five Fav Disney Movies
It’s NaNoWriMo!
NaNoWriMo = National Novel Writing Month = November So, here we are again. It's November. Last year, I pumped out a rough draft of Stars and Bones: Thief in the Castle (I didn't have the name yet.) I was ready for it - I prepped, outlined, and organize. This year, I'm not so ready. I've … Continue reading It’s NaNoWriMo!
Beatrice B. Morgan 