Creating Characters That Are Real And Engaging

Creating engaging characters and keeping a that story real is is important in any story. There should be something to which the reader can relate. How can your characters stay compelling and real? In a word: details.

Back story can be really important, even if you don’t share it with your readers right away. Where was your character born? What did your character like or not like in school? Did they go to school? What were your (more…)

Creativity And The Art Of Humor

The ability to find the humor in the mundane or even not so funny situations in life makes life comical. It takes a creative mind to view life in this way. It’s more than the silver lining. For example, comedian Jerry Seinfeld can find the humor in a conveyor belt, an airline flight and even varying ways of being laid to rest. This creativity is also essential in the retelling of the humor in such a way that others understand (more…)