Author: emtwytte

June 20, 2017

The Clothing Makes the Character

I’m betting you know the old saying, “The clothing makes the man.” I can’t honestly say what brought it to mind, but for some reason, I started wondering whether it translated for books: “the clothing makes the character.” Is that really true? So I tried applying the idea to some famous examples: Would Drizzt Do’Urden be a different character if...

Categories Characterization, Plot, & Setting Comments: 0

June 13, 2017

A Found Poetry Writing Prompt

If you haven’t discovered found poetry yet, you should check it out because it’s pretty cool. Actually, I’d recommend doing an image search because it can be a really interesting combination of poetry and visual arts. Which means that it may be a little different from the poetry you’re used to writing, but don’t worry – here’s a found poetry...

Categories Poetry/Poetry/Writing Prompts Comments: 0

June 8, 2017

The Evolution of Fairytales & Their Purpose

Some friends and I were discussing Disney movies, and one person mentioned that there are certain movies that she can’t stand to watch because of how Disney changed the original stories. Which made me think about the evolution of fairytales and how their purpose has changed over time. Remember the awful things that used to happen in the old fairytales? The...

Categories General Thoughts & Updates/Inspiration/Theatre & Film Comments: 4

June 6, 2017

That’s What an Artist Is: A Toni Morrison Quote

Do you agree with this Toni Morrison quote? Is that what an artist is? What does she even mean by “a politician”? What Does This Toni Morrison Quote Mean by “a Politician”? Here are a couple of ways I think this could be interpreted (out of context like it is here, of course, because I honestly think that’s how most...

Categories Quotes, Words, & Phrases Comments: 0

June 1, 2017

Why We Don’t Flip Flop Sounds: The Unwritten Rules of English

A friend sent me this article about why we don’t flip flop sounds. For example, why we say “flip flop” instead of “flop flip.” It all goes back to a couple of unwritten rules of English. Honestly, it’s not something I’d thought about before, but it’s pretty interesting (at least if you’re a logophile like me). I’ll give you a...

Categories Humor & Wordplay Comments: 2

May 30, 2017

The First Author Q&A: Deirdre Simmons-Corbett

Welcome to the first author Q&A! Our first author is Deirdre Simmons-Corbett, whom I met by chance through one of my other jobs. Of the 20 questions focused on the writing, publishing, and marketing process, Deirdre answered all that applied to her. And other than a grammar fix or two, the words are hers. I hope you find it useful or interesting at...

Categories Author Interviews/Business & Publishing Comments: 0

May 25, 2017

The Concealed Carry Writing Prompt for Fashionistas

Guns, knives, garrotes, guillotines – some weapons are more easily concealed than others. And unless you want to use the “Where was he hiding that?!” joke, it’s something you want to think about before writing the scene, and the concealed carry writing prompt for fashionistas will walk you through the basic considerations required. Well, required for fiction. I have no...

Categories Characterization Exercises/Characterization, Plot, & Setting/Writing Prompts Comments: 0

May 23, 2017

Author Q&A: Want Some Free Marketing?

Hi! Today’s article is for anyone who hasn’t noticed the new “Author Q&A” link on the left. Or for anyone too lazy (or incurious) to click on it and find out what it is. Well, now all you have to do is read. How nifty is that? Introducing the New Author Q&A Option One of the main goals of this...

Categories General Thoughts & Updates/Writer Resources Comment: 1

May 18, 2017

The 5 Worst Excuses for Not Writing

You heard me. The 5 worst excuses for not writing. And if you know my opinion of writer’s block, you may be wondering what qualifies as “worst.” (They’re all bad, right?) Well, let’s just say these are the laziest and most self-defeating that I can think of (right now). 5 Lame Excuses for Not Writing (You heard me.)  1. It’s Sunny. Writing...

Categories Creative Process/Humor & Wordplay/Inspiration Comments: 0

May 16, 2017

A Writing Prompt for the Braindead

Talked to any teachers lately? I have, and I can tell you that they are simultaneously seriously overworked and seriously excited as the school year comes to a close. In honor of that hair’s edge of consciousness, here is a writing prompt for the braindead. Designing a writing prompt for the braindead is like setting up a marathon for the...

Categories Characterization Exercises/Plotting Exercises/Writing Prompts Comment: 1