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”
Category Archives: The Writer’s Life
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”
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”
Story Telling
So when a writer sits down to pen a tale, do they intentionally try to teach a lesson? That’s a great question and I’ve noticed that some people seem to think this. I think this reflects the power of a good story. As an author, I can honestly say that I’ve never written a storyContinue reading “Story Telling”
Brainstorming: The First Step to Writing Your Book
Do you have a creative idea you’d like to turn into a novel but aren’t sure of the first steps today? That’s totally understandable. The biggest first step is to explore your idea and something that helps me the most is to ask questions. Usually a story idea begins with something that inspires us. WhatContinue reading “Brainstorming: The First Step to Writing Your Book”
Feedback: Working with Editors
Every writer, at some point, needs to work with an editor. And any experienced author knows the importance of doing this before publishing their book. While not all my experiences with editors has been good, I have been fortunate to find some pretty amazing people who care about my work and my voice as anContinue reading “Feedback: Working with Editors”
Why a Writer Writes
When I tell people that I am a writer, I’m not really sure what they think or expect. And in all honesty, I’ve yet to come up with the best answer. I write because it’s in me to do so. I write because I want to. I write because it’s a place of enjoyment. IContinue reading “Why a Writer Writes”
Memorable Characters and Why We Love Them
Imagine with me for a moment. You open a new book and read the first few lines. The story pulls you in and soon you’re lost. You can’t put the book down. The main character just captivates you and you are compelled to find out how their journey ends! Ever experience this? If you loveContinue reading “Memorable Characters and Why We Love Them”
Bored and Uninspired
Let’s face it, this pandemic has lasted longer than most of us have imagined and it’ll be with us for a while left. It has changed our lives in both positive and challenging ways. When the pandemic first hit, the newness of it was kind of fun. We get to work from home, there’s moreContinue reading “Bored and Uninspired”
K. M. Wray 