Once upon a time. . . it was tradition to begin a story with those words. Today, making first impressions with first lines is a skill all authors need. Today’s reader will accept the “once upon a time” opening only for a certain type of story. Other types of stories need a different style of…… Continue reading First Impressions with First Lines
Tag: Inspirations
A Short Writing Lesson: Dogged by Guilt
Lynette M. Burrows shares a short writing lesson. A character Dogged by Guilt can provide your story a protagonist, antagonist, and story question.
Life – It’s a Balancing Act – Really!
I’ve read a lot of blogs during the last week or two that mention a goal or resolution of restoring balance in their lives. Apparently, 2 011 left a lot of people feeling unbalanced for a lot of reasons. Ever the helpful girl scout, I went in search of all things balanced and discovered, as…… Continue reading Life – It’s a Balancing Act – Really!
The Road to Success
They say make resolutions. But others say most resolutions fail so don’t make resolutions, make goals. Make long term goals. No, make short term goals. Not only that, they tell you how you must make goals. And each person has their own rules. You could get whiplash from adjusting your plan. Arg! So which way…… Continue reading The Road to Success
2011, The Good News
2011 is coming to an end, and for some, not a moment too soon. You might question my sanity with the post title 2011, the good news. There were politicians, businessmen, and celebrities who behaved badly. Earthquakes, tsunamis, and tornadoes that killed and destroyed. Economies of many nations hover on the brink of collapse. There…… Continue reading 2011, The Good News