Monthly Archives: April 2011

Writers and their cats

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ALL WRITERS SHOULD HAVE A CAT Here are five short, sweet reasons why I make this bold statement and chose a cat to be today’s awesome tool: Muses love cats. What did you think your cat was staring at when you saw nothing but thin air? Many famous authors have cats, so you know 1. is true. (see author photos below) You’ll look cooler in a bio photo with your cat and people will instantly love you for it (well, maybe not dog people). With proper training, your cat will read your WIP, offering valuable… Continue reading →

What astrological sign is your character?

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How do you create a character out of thin air?  Whether it’s a Protagonist, Antagonist or sidekick, here’s a method I’ve used for putting some ‘meat on the bones’ of my characters. I’ll be reviewing two awesome tools, both astrological sites. The first, Star Signs Explained, is generously laden with character traits for each sign. It’s strictly an astrological site, but it is rich with detail to spark a writer’s imagination. Here’s a small example for Aries, who seems just built for the protagonist’s role. Aries are fire signs and those born under this element… Continue reading →

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