Character Confrontations

by KallieRoss | Dec 5, 2015 | Writing, Writing Exercises

We all have our own way of dealing with confrontation… Or not dealing with it. Figuring out what your characters would do, say, gesture, or yell during a confrontation can tell you a lot about them. So, this post is devoted to providing a few writing prompts...

Dallas Area Writers Group Workshop

by KallieRoss | Sep 19, 2015 | Blog, Writing, Writing Exercises

I thoroughly enjoyed being at the Dallas Area Writers Group Workshop! I hope that this presentation will help every writer that’s starting on the journey to authoring their first novel! 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 WRITE Workshop (Power Point Presentation Download)...

Creative-Smart-Fun

by KallieRoss | Mar 25, 2015 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Motivation, Writing, Writing Exercises

“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” ~Einstein I’ve heard so many people complain, “I’m not creative.” Coming up with a crafty, cute door wreath, painting the most colorful scene, writing an elaborately woven tale, and...

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...