Make Dialogue Your BFF
carriejonesbooks Dialogue and voice both do some really important things in your story. Provide context – You can provide some pretty awesome information via dialogue and idiosyncratic character voice. Show the…
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Stopping Doomsday Thinking
A lot of great clients and students that I’ve worked with have what I like to call Doomsday Thinking. I’m pretty sure I didn’t coin that phrase. What is doomsday…
Be Brave Friday: Don’t Small Down Your Self or Your World
On BE BRAVE FRIDAYS, we share other people’s stories (unedited) to build a community of bravery and inspiration. Please let us know if you want to share your story with…
What I’m Up To
Last week, I was in Georgia helping my daughter who had surgery. She’s totally fine! Thanks to everyone for asking. While I was there, I had an epiphany. Ever since…
Dogs Are Smarter Than People – Episode Two – Living With a Writer
Living with a writer isn't always easy. Shaun can give you some mellow tips that he's learned from the dogs.