CLICK BELOW TO VISIT JAN’S WEBSITE:
-
Join 2,387 other subscribers
CLICK ON COVERS TO PURCHASE FROM AMAZON:
Category Archives: writing prompt
Focus on Perspective – Southern Writers Magazine
One of my favorite aspects of writing is perspective. Stories that capture my attention and make me want to keep reading are those that effectively tell the story through a character’s eyes, or, from a character’s perspective. I also think … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Writers Magazine, writing, writing prompt
Tagged perspective, Southern Writers, Writing
Leave a comment
In the Shade of the Bonsai
Some mornings, as I sit at my kitchen table drinking coffee, I stare at these two men and wonder what they’re talking about. You may think that strange, unless you’re a writer. The following excerpt is from a scene in … Continue reading
Posted in sequel, writing, writing prompt
Tagged Coffee, The Red Kimono, work-in-progress, writing prompt
1 Comment
Creative Characterization Online Class
Do you have writer’s block? Are your characters giving you the silent treatment? Would you like to discover your characters’ secrets? Need a subplot? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may benefit from my online class, … Continue reading
Posted in writer, writing, writing prompt
Tagged characterization, Story Circle Network, Writing, writing workshop
2 Comments
Creative Characterization
Of all the workshops I present, my favorites are those centered around character development. There’s nothing better than seeing an author’s eyes widen when their “aha” moment arrives and they discover something new about their characters. For me, characterization is … Continue reading
Win a Copy of Creative Characterization!
I’m excited to announce my new workbook, Creative Characterization, is now available on Amazon! This workbook demonstrates six different methods I’ve taught in workshops over the last few years: Interviewing Describing Photos and Paintings Writing Letters Writing in a Different … Continue reading