Creative Writing Prompts: Find Your Character...

posted on: Apr 27, 2012 | author: Kathy Steffen

For many people, work defines aspects of their lives. The same is true of characters.  Who would Jane Rizzoli (in Tess Gerritson’s books) be...

Creative Writing Prompts: Secrets and Lies fo...

posted on: Mar 23, 2012 | author: Kathy Steffen

Nothing is better (or more fun for the writer) than a story-relevant secret or lie. Give some dilemma beneath the surface story to give your...

Creativity: Set a Play Date

posted on: Mar 9, 2012 | author: Kathy Steffen

Do the work. Face the page. Butt in chair. Fingers on keys. All chants of writers hunkering down to attempt to create something from a blank expanse...

Creative Writing Prompts Inspired by The Hero...

posted on: Jan 27, 2012 | author: Kathy Steffen

I highly recommend The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler (click here for the book review at the How to Write Shop). Vogler breaks story into a...

Creative Writing Prompts: Finding Your Charac...

posted on: Dec 23, 2011 | author: Kathy Steffen

One of the most powerful aspects of your character are the values he or she holds deep within. Creating a character with a strong internal moral...

Christmas Movies with Lessons on Writing

posted on: Dec 16, 2011 | author: Bobbi Dumas

Okay, I admit it, I’m a sucker for the holidays, and holiday movies, and holiday books, and…well, you get the picture. Over the Thanksgiving...