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Dueling Characters: In Them, Story Strength
WARNING: This is a no-edit zone... When crafting a novel, writers spend a lot of time creating characters. We delve into their goals, motivations and conflicts. We determine...
Calm & Cool or Passion?
WARNING: This is a no-edit zone... Calm and Cool Doesn’t Produce. Passion Does. Recently, I listened carefully to opinions on disposition and their value regarding a discussion...
Creativity During Chaos
WARNING: This is a no-edit zone... In the past few weeks, and in this week in particular, it’s been a rare note in my inbox that hasn’t been about challenges and from people...
FRESH START
WARNING: This is a no-edit zone... These are tumultuous times. Everything and everyone is in an uproar over something or many things. If it isn’t hurricanes on the coast, it’s...
MOCKING GOD
WARNING: This is a no-edit zone... WARNING: This is a no-edit zone... In the last years, we’ve seen God under attack in the U.S. and we’ve seen the decline that has come with it...
STRESS!!!
WARNING: This is a no-edit zone... In the last week, every email that I’ve gotten from those who read this blog has related to crisis and stress. Understandable, considering....
This New Day: Clarity v Confusion
© 2008, Vicki Hinze Times are tough and from appearances they’re about to get tougher. But here’s the thing: Times have always been tough. At no time in recorded history has...
WISDOM & STRENGTH: TOUGH TIMES REQUIRE TOUGH SKIN & TOUGH CHOICES
WISDOM & STRENGTH TOUGH TIMES REQUIRE TOUGH SKIN, TOUGH CHOICES AND COURAGE By Vicki Hinze, ©2008 As a nation, we face a significant challenge. It is seated in years of...
Bailout? Bad Deal!
WARNING: This is a no-edit zone--and I’m one ticked-off-American. Typically, I avoid discussing politics. But no American who has heard about this $700 BILLION bailout being...
Getting and Giving a Critique
© 1996-2008, Vicki Hinze Giving or receiving a critique is supposed to be helpful to the author of a work. A positive experience that encourages growth and gives the...
When Writing Ordinary Becomes Extraordinary
WARNING: This is a no-edit zone... When we’re writing, it’s easy to get into the fray of the conflict and goals. To focus on getting key character traits into the work...
Don’t Miss This
TAKE MY SURVEY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 WARNING: This is a no-edit zone.... I want to know what you think. Please pause a moment to take my survey. READ MORE Tag: survey,...
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National Day of Prayer
by Vicki Hinze In 1775, The Continental Congress began a tradition in America that has endured. They proclaimed the...
Help! I Hate My Life!
HELP! I HATE MY LIFE By Vicki Hinze Every now and then, I receive a note from a reader or another writer...
