Creating Your Setting…

by KallieRoss | Mar 18, 2015 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Motivation, Writing, Writing Exercises

Anyone intimidated by the idea of creating a world for your reader to escape to? *both hands raised* Writing a book may feel miles away, especially if you’re working out the details. Characters, plot, subplots, outlines… SETTING! Even the college campus...

Creating Characters with Character… Part 3

by KallieRoss | Mar 13, 2015 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Motivation, Research, Writing, Writing Exercises

In Part 3, we are placing your characters in odd situations to see their character at work. Putting your characters in crazy, unlikely scenarios can help you understand what their reactions should be to events happening in your story. The more you can get into their...

Creating Characters with Character… Part 2

by KallieRoss | Mar 12, 2015 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Motivation, Research, Writing, Writing Exercises

In Part 2, we’re going back to the future with your character to understand where they’ve been and where they’re headed. One of my favorite franchises shows us the past, present, and future of their characters, X-Men. If you need to take a break and...

Creating Characters with Character… Part 1

by KallieRoss | Mar 10, 2015 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Writing, Writing Exercises

Your characters are probably an inspiration to you, as well as to your readers. So, creating creatures of habit and cool nerdy kids with moral and/or ethical qualities is crucial if you want those individuals connecting to your characters. I want to be clear…...

#Create

by KallieRoss | Mar 3, 2015 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Motivation, Normal Is Boring, Writing, Writing Exercises

Have we become so uncreative as a culture that we can’t think on our own? Do we need someone to provide a numbered menu and drive through to pick up our creations at the next window? We all have the ability to create. I recently posed a question on Facebook and...

Love to Hate… Villains

by KallieRoss | Feb 24, 2015 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Kallie Ross, Listening, Motivation, Writing, Writing Exercises

Wicked snarls, cackling laughter, and goading, greedy intentions… Villains can be misunderstood and even evil. We all have our favorite bad guys, and we love to hate them. A few of the villains that have resonated with me in my lifetime are Maleficent...