On Writing | Vicki Hinze

Dueling Characters: In Them, Story Strength

by Vicki Hinze | Oct 27, 2008 | On Writing

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 their physical appearance, their emotional status and reactions to a variety of...

Calm & Cool or Passion?

by Vicki Hinze | Oct 22, 2008 | On Writing

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 between two people that held opposing views. One was passionate, one was calm and cool....

Creativity During Chaos

by Vicki Hinze | Oct 13, 2008 | On Writing

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 seeking help to confront them constructively. America’s state of affairs has a lot of...

STRESS!!!

by Vicki Hinze | Oct 6, 2008 | On Writing

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. Stress either builds slowly over time or comes on like a gangbuster and body slams...

This New Day: Clarity v Confusion

by Vicki Hinze | Oct 3, 2008 | On Writing

© 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 life been a cake-walk for anyone anywhere. Everyone has challenges and they either rise to...

Bailout? Bad Deal!

by Vicki Hinze | Sep 28, 2008 | On Writing

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 shoved down taxpayers’ throats can deny it’s too significant to not be on everyone’s...