TellTale Souls | TellTale Souls
Jan.19.2013
Breathe life into your characters by getting in touch with their spirits. Spirit is the essence of being (breath), and character embraces the distinguishing features, disposition, and qualities of a person. Although, places and objects have character, they don’t have spirit.
The character of each...
|
Jan.10.2013
Wanna write something important? Wanna know more than you did before? Join me "inexpensively" for a writing workshop that is dead set on capturing character on February 2nd at the sinfully low cost of just $35, where part of the proceeds go to the arts at St. Stephen's Church in Belvedere, CA. Read...
|
|
Sep.04.2012
It’s high time to share some stories with you starting with “My Mother’s Song.” Before scrolling down to read Karen’s Mother Memoir, I thought a little background would make sense. Forty-some short, true stories (bio-vignettes) have been woven throughout the thoughtful prompts and intriguing...
|
Jul.31.2012
Rhubarb Pie a la Mother Memoir for Sweet Summer Reading a la Blue Ribbon: I believe this rhubarb pie recipe, although it wasn’t entered in a contest, could easily win a blue ribbon at the State Fair. You could say it’s an authentic memoir from my mother. This pie embodies all the sweet and tart she...
|
|
Jun.16.2012
Toss that tie! Write a memoir about his mother and make this Father’s Day the most memorable one he’s ever experienced. Need some help writing your story about grandmother?
Win It! The outstanding blog network, A Mom’s Take, is sponsoring a giveaway of my guidebook, TellTale Souls Writing the...
|
May.26.2012
What does Memorial Day mean to you? I feel fortunate to have clear memories of what Memorial Day signifies. When I was a kid growing up in North Dakota, this was a day where everyone I knew actually did commemorate the fallen American soldiers, who had died for our country as far back as the...
|
|
May.02.2012
Or is it intention, inspiration, fruition? Many years ago, inspiration led me to write a book, a guidebook filled with exercises and stories to take “most anyone” on a journey along a writer’s path. For the past few years, my intention has been to craft it well, to make it different and...
|
Mar.26.2012
Ever feel like no one sees you, especially, those of the opposite sex? Do you sometimes wonder, “Am I fading into oblivion?” Don’t let it get you down, you’re among friends, and there are better things on the horizon than a “cat-call.”
I talk to women of all kinds—friends, relatives, and...
|
|
Feb.20.2012
The point of writing The Mother Memoir can be misunderstood. The guest post, below, by Laura McHale Holland, “Some Spirits Are Better Left Alone,” provides an opening for me to add some clarity. The Mother Memoir is not meant to be about extolling the virtues of or praising the woman you call...
|
Feb.06.2012
A CELEBRATION OF CRAFT, COMMERCE, AND COMMUNITY! This headline for The San Francisco Writers Conference 2012 will provide exactly that and more. Click the link above for the line-up of inspiring bestselling authors, legendary agents, writing intensive workshops, and classes on craft galore.
As The...
|