Don’t Force the Rhyme
carriejonesbooks What exactly even is a forced rhyme? Carrie Jones Apr 14, 2026 I was recently helping a poet/author who was worried about forced rhyme moments and then she realized she…
What is the Creator Archetype?
Write Better Now. 😉 Carrie Jones Apr 11, 2026 I’ve been talking about writing archetypes for our characters and how they also apply to the real life humans we used…
Archetype, Stereotype, or Cliché? What’s the Difference?
And a random photo of Barbies because it’s Wednesday and why not. Carrie Jones Apr 07, 2026 Someone asked what the difference is between an archetype and a stereotype. So…
How To Write Deep Point of View
Carrie Jones Mar 31, 2026 Deep point of view is basically where I live, which is why it makes it hard for me to write a newspaper story that’s straight…
We Can Try
Be Brave Friday: Lockdowns at the high school. Carrie Jones Apr 03, 2026 Today, someone called in a threat to our high school. It was a hoax. I know that…