When I was a kid living in Western Washington, our backyard connected directly into a heavily wooded area of wildlife and mystery. My brother and I would venture back there with some neighbor kids, exploring and trying to get to the little stream that was hidden by foliage and trees. It was a tapestry of stinging nettles and blackberry bushes,… View Post
Tempos and Prose
Life is run by rhythm. The music that courses through each person, each street, and each word create a symphony that makes me hope that the world is beautiful. I learned some piano when I was a kid and I always struggled with my timing. I would speed through a piece and look up at my grandma for her feedback…. View Post
Value Proposition Example
This week of my 30-day blogging challenge, the theme is Value Propositions and business writing. I’ve written up a value prop example for Rena Drabant, highlighting gaps of her business and how I could help build up those areas: Hello, Ms. Drabant I’ve visited your Facebook page, where you run your Norwex business, and you have a strong presence there… View Post
5 aspects of a solid protagonist
Have you ever walked out of a theater, or reached the end of a book, and thought about it long after you’ve finished? That’s likely because of well-developed characters. Have you ever wondered what helps make a character feel 3D? If so, read on. Creating engaging characters is one of the key ingredients of a good story. If your readers… View Post
How nannying helped build up my character
There’s a difference between nannying and babysitting—let’s get that sorted out right away. Babysitting = watching someone’s kids while the guardian is away for a portion of the day. Nannying = Being in someone’s home from morning to evening on a scheduled basis. Performing homecare tasks along with childcare, cooking meals, and cleaning. I nannied with my mom from 11… View Post
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