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Writing in and about Florida
Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
Florida is an ideal and relatively unexplored setting for all types of writing. Other than Hawaii, it is the only tropical state. It is one of the youngest or most recently developed states. One hundred years ago, there were fewer than 2 million people living in Florida. Florida is a land of contrasts and conflict [...]
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New Year’s Resolutions for Writers
Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
I resolve to write a Mission Statement answering these questions: What is the most important thing I want to accomplish this year? What virtue do I want to develop this year? What do I want to write this year? What will I sell this year? What concrete steps will I take to get my name [...]
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Template: Creating a Scene
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
Develop or edit and refine a scene
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Template: Values Chart
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
Considering the values of your major characters allows you to develop them more fully as individuals and "real" people.
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Tool: the Senses
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
Using the senses to describe your characters allows you to show, rather than tell the story.
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Template: the Hero’s Journey
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
The Hero's Journey, based on the works of Joseph Campbell
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Template: Conflict Chart
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
Conflict drives the story forward
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Template: Character Chart
Posted on 27. Feb, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
Character Chart Templater
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Colors & Foods
Posted on 23. Feb, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
Who wouldn't want a chocolate cashmere throw?
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Conflict Template
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
Conflict template