About two decades ago I attended a writing class where the teacher said the main character needs to be larger than life but also relatable. Since then, I’ve read numerous books on writing and they all say something similar. Main characters are the center of the narrative because essentially, the story wouldn’t happen without them.Continue reading “The Human Approach: Connecting the Reader with the Main Character”
Author Archives: Kendra Wray
Creating Believable Character Trouble and Redemption
It is said that the author’s job is to make trouble for their characters. And then the character must find their way out of the mess to become the hero. It is also said that the reader must care about the character. So now the author has a delicate balance. The author wants to makeContinue reading “Creating Believable Character Trouble and Redemption”
Twilight’s Princess: A Compelling Love Story in the Night Realm
SPOILER ALERT: If you haven’t read Twilight’s Princess and you don’t like spoilers, wait to read. In a previous blog, I mentioned that the whole inspiration for Twilight’s Princess actually came from her daughter, Nazira. I imagined King Phoenix’s niece coming to the Twilight Realm confused and upset because she just learned that her father,Continue reading “Twilight’s Princess: A Compelling Love Story in the Night Realm”
The English Teacher’s Magic: Tea and Lothair
Does a writer use the real world to inspire their writing? The simple answer is, yes! But is creative writing an accurate reflection? Or does the writer re-tell the experience? Those are good questions and I’d say the answer depends on the author. Personally, my writing tends to step away from lived experiences. The worldContinue reading “The English Teacher’s Magic: Tea and Lothair”
Fairy Tale Retellings: Preserving Tradition While Adding Uniqueness
Imitation is the highest form of flattery. -Oscar Wild Do you agree or disagree? This quote is often used to justify copying. Perhaps someone says it as a form of comfort. Or perhaps it is said it to explain motives. It’s a popular expression and to a certain extent very true. When studying drama inContinue reading “Fairy Tale Retellings: Preserving Tradition While Adding Uniqueness”
Mastering Narrative Payoff: Balancing Revelation and Surprise
Have you ever considered the work that goes into creating a tapestry, a hand woven rug, or blanket? I enjoy crochet, but that’s nothing to the intricate weaving of fine threads into beautiful patterns that grace our walls, floors, or even ourselves. The finely crafted pieces is made of uncountable threads twisted and folded together.Continue reading “Mastering Narrative Payoff: Balancing Revelation and Surprise”
The Mirror Moment: A Reflection
Originally published in 2014, James Scott Bell wrote a book about writing called, Write Your Novel from the Middle. Bell, a crime/thriller writer who tends to lean towards courtroom drama, came up with the idea when reviewing numerous books and movies. He recognized a pattern that took place in the middle of all these stories.Continue reading “The Mirror Moment: A Reflection”
Fairy Tale Re-Tellings
For the longest time, I avoided fairy tale re-tellings. Even when an author I like came out with a fairy tale re-telling, it would take a long time before I’d finally read it. And when I read the book, I read it mostly because of the author. Do I still feel this way? Truthfully? YesContinue reading “Fairy Tale Re-Tellings”
New Release: Twilight’s Strength!
I am super excited to release Twilight’s Strength. It is the final book in the Twilight Realm series and brings everything to a satisfying conclusion. If you’ve read the other books in the series, you’re probably wondering: If these are some of your questions, then you are in for a deliciously satisfying treat! Enjoy. Now,Continue reading “New Release: Twilight’s Strength!”
Pop Culture and Writing
You’ve heard the expression, ‘history repeats itself’! And it’s true, but have you considered why? Think back to your childhood. Was there a toy, movie, T.V. show, a place, or something else that you connect with positively? Hopefully, there’s more than one! And when we see those same things in our present, they become aContinue reading “Pop Culture and Writing”
K. M. Wray 