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…
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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…
Using Memories For Story Ideas (You can do it, too!)
Write Better Now This post is about the brain, idea generation, and using memories to make story, which is pretty fun. I hope you like it! I’ve tried a different…
Must is Not the Same as Have To
Random Grammar Tips Carrie Jones Mar 24, 2026 Okay! It’s random grammar tip time. Mostly because I stayed up until 10 p.m. last night working and my brain is too…