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...
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...
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…...
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...
by KallieRoss | Feb 10, 2015 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Motivation, Writing
Time is an idea we all wish we could tangibly hold, stretch, and manipulate into what we need it to be. Whether it’s lengthening our day or speeding up an hour-long conference call, there are times we wish we had a Tardis. In addition to feeling like...