Writing is a form of storytelling, but it is so drastically different than the oral tradition it sprung from that… Read more Storytelling and Writing are two DIFFERENT art forms
Tag: storytelling
A Goosebumpy Celebration of R.L. Stine
https://litreactor.com/columns/a-goosebumpy-celebration-of-rl-stine It’s the author of our childhood terror’s birthday! R.L. Stine is 76 today (not 73-just so everyone knows haha)… Read more A Goosebumpy Celebration of R.L. Stine
Storytelling: This Ain’t Church (Article)
https://litreactor.com/columns/storytelling-this-aint-church Read my latest article where I preach about preaching because preachiness can get too preachy sometimes.
Stop Being Lazy and Write Different Types of Characters (Article)
https://litreactor.com/columns/stop-being-lazy-and-write-different-types-of-characters We hear terms like diversity, equality, and #OwnVoices thrown around a lot. We hear them so much we get… Read more Stop Being Lazy and Write Different Types of Characters (Article)
8 Years and counting
It comes and goes every year and I always forget to celebrate. I’m not even sure if I should. I… Read more 8 Years and counting
Agents are people too
I recently met with an agent at a writing conference a couple of weeks ago. This statement in itself makes… Read more Agents are people too
Connecting with readers
It’s happened a lot. I write something and think: This is the story that everyone will want! Fast-forward past queries,… Read more Connecting with readers
Another One on the Way
I love writing different stories. The more I publish the more concise my style and voice come through. Children’s and… Read more Another One on the Way
That didn’t go as planned
The longer you write the more you know yourself, right? Maybe. Sometimes… But the process is always changing. When I… Read more That didn’t go as planned
Reincarnation
It stinks when a publisher goes under. For whatever reason companies don’t always succeed. I always prefer traditional publishing and… Read more Reincarnation
