The “Show Off” Writing Contest: Christmas Special
The Write Practice's mission is to help writers like you succeed, and one of the ways we want to do that is by giving you a place to show off your work. That's why today we're launching something I'm extremely excited about (and huge thanks to the illustrious Mr. Jeff...Today is a Big Day
Every day is a big day. Today, the trees are bare in Georgia. I see the white bark and skeletal branches from my window. Today, Talia will smile at me and we'll talk about our days. I will call my parents to see how their flight home was. Today, I will be alive, and...How to Be Present By Planning Ahead
Writing, for me, is not just writing. It's blogging. It's tweeting. It's sharing on facebook. It's responding to comments. It's checking stats. It's guest posting. It's a day long hustle to make this blog into something I know it needs to be. And it's worth it....The Weakest Form of Characterization
Orson Scott Card says action is the strongest form of characterization. We form opinions of people based on what they do. If Fred shoots someone, we’re going to think Fred is violent and may have issues controlling his anger. A character is as a character does.
This made me wonder, if action is the strongest form of characterization, then what’s the weakest?
