What our characters do can’t surprise us if we really know who they are. That starts with knowing their background. Here’s a twist on the usual school-family-work snapshot. Write Over the Hump How well do you know your character? Write … Continue reading
Don’t be afraid to explore what appears to be a simple concept. Sometimes simple isn’t as simple as it seems, especially when your subconscious gets in on the action. Try this one on for size. Write Over the Hump Set … Continue reading
What we would do if we could reveals a lot about who we are. Heres another self-exploratory prompt to play with. Write Over the Hump If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Write about what … Continue reading
Knowing our characters’ favorites helps us get inside their heads. Knowing our own helps us figure out who we are. Either way, this is a fun exercise. Write Over the Hump List: your favorite food, color, song, movie or TV … Continue reading