I have trouble visualizing a character until I find their name. They need their name, just a name I make up for the sake of writing until I find it. I can spend hours searching through name databases online, looking for perfect names. What's in a name? Everything. A name can be a signal to … Continue reading Names
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Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
No, that saying isn't just something your parents said to get you to eat your veggies. It's 100% true. What we eat is the fuel that our bodies use to keep our bodies functioning. Fast food is full of bad fat, sodium, and chemicals that make us feel sluggish and dull. Vegetables and fruit are … Continue reading Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
Feedback and Constructive Criticism
Writers are no strangers to criticism. Unfortunately, negative criticism is part of the gig. I wish it weren’t. Positive feedback and constructive criticism are, too, but sometimes it feels like those are impossible to find. It’s true that finding a good beta reader is like finding a rare painting at a yard sale. It’s been … Continue reading Feedback and Constructive Criticism
Beatrice B. Morgan 