Exposing the Hidden Backstories–Where Did These Characters Come From Anyway?
Have you ever wondered how the authors gave life to the interesting people who populate your favorite books? They practically jump off the pages and
When an Author Is Also an Artist: The Visual Writer
The written word has traditionally been considered the most important tool for storytellers to employ. However, there is a subset of artists whose work transcends
What to Do with A Big Imagination?
Do you frequently lose track of time while fantasizing about all the possibilities? Do you daydream about faraway places, unbelievable adventures, and exceptional people? My
How does The Internet help Create When You Are Not Writing What You Know?
A typical piece of advice in the field of storytelling is to “write what you know.” But what if you want to write about something
Persian Love Cake: one bite of this spicy, sweet cake, and the person served a piece of the cake will fall in love.
Do as the character Najid did when he was courting Elizabeth, make a Persian Love Cake for the one whose heart you wish to capture.
What to do with a Big Imagination?
As a writer with a big imagination I am always creating a situation, characters, or a plot. I sometimes hear a beginning sentence in my
When You are not Writing What you Know: How the Internet Helps.
A typical piece of advice in the field of storytelling is to: “Write What You Know.” But what if you want to write about something