Archive for April, 2009
Artistic Endeavors
I am by no means an Artiste, nor do I consider myself an artist or particularly artistic. Heck, I was in my 30s before I would accept the label of “creative.” And yet, by their definitions, I am both creative and artistic (I cringe even as I write that–it seems to smack of ego).
When I’m [...]
Images: Calling the Muse
Dan is a recreational artist. It is something he does to relax and create after a busy professional day. Around Dan’s study at home are images and photos of athletes in their struggles, but what he loves most are photos of rock climbers. Dan cannot explain what these images do for his creativity. He can [...]
Details: How Much Do You Know?
Historical writing requires research if you wish to maintain some level of accuracy. Fantasy writing often takes place in a setting similar to medieval Europe, and the research you do can enhance the tidbits you give your readers. Writing a piece set in any age in the past might require a little research. Writing a [...]
Settings: The Big Picture
Continuing the series of using images to provide detail for your writing, we’ll look at settings today. As a reminder, these are absolutely not necessary, but can be helpful in keeping things straight in your mind or providing those unconscious details that enrich your prose.
Where do your characters hang out? Do you have a good [...]
Saturday Morning Post 4.4.09
This week I’ll attempt to sort the links into rough categories. I can’t promise the categories will be the same from week to week, but hope to provide a bit of a handle for readers looking at specific topics.
A Writer’s Life:
Freelance Folder asks if fear is stopping you from being successful.
Write to Done asks how [...]
