character vs character state
It’s important to remember to be more aware of our character and state, and see that there are many layers between us and the world around us. The character state can be...
plurals and possessives
The fact is that the majority of our thoughts and actions are on autopilot. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing either. Our habits, routines, impulses, and reactions carry us through our lives...
you know it meaning
I know that when I am trying to find a job, I use the word “you know it” a lot. I know that my career path can take me across the country...
heroic arc
Many people think that the hero arc is the main character of the book and that their journey is the end. That’s not necessarily true. In fact, writing the beginning of the...
trope sentence
The best part of the book is the quote from the mother in the beginning. It’s a very poignant one. And it is a reminder that the good times are always with...
what does signing a card with love mean
The first question that most people ask me is what does it mean to sign a card with love? I’m not sure what that means. I know that it is a feeling,...
to become a better writer you must read
We are constantly told that the best way to learn is to read, yet most of us have never really tried to learn on our own. The good news is that it...
drama stories
You’ve seen them all. But is it really even funny? When you have a lot of people vying for your attention, there are bound to be some that are genuinely funny. It...
funny story ideas
I just finished this funny story about a certain politician who had a lot of fun in the ’80s with his wife and daughter. I have no idea whether the story is...