Author: Peggy Bechko
Peggy Bechko: Writers And Readers Understanding Who We Are
by Peggy Bechko
“We are a species that needs and wants to understand who we are. Sheep lice do not seem to share this longing, which is one reason why they write so little.”
Anne Lamott, author
Interesting thought, don’t you think? Nice to know sheep lice don’t write much. I don’t think they’d find a market anyway.
On the other hand that first bit, the statement that we are a species that needs and wants to understand who we are, that’s food for thought.
Peggy Bechko: Nurturing Your Creativity
by Peggy Bechko
Nurturing your creativity can be tough, yet creativity is the very heart of a writer’s storytelling.
You’ve probably read all sorts of things to do if your creativity is failing you. Maybe articles and even whole books on the subject. There is a huge well of information on writer’s block and creativity in general. Throw in a search on Google and you’ll see what I mean instantly. Well in about .41 seconds anyway.
Here’s the thing. There’s so much information it’s overwhelming, so I thought I’d just toss out my one little hot tip for the day.
Peggy Bechko: Writers Creating Frustration
by Peggy Bechko
What the heck do your character want and why should/shouldn’t they get it?
That’s the question.
If your characters want or need something and there’s something ‘out there’ that stops them from getting it, that leads to frustration and frustration leads to better stories.
Peggy Bechko: A Writer’s Don’t – Mirror Gazing
by Peggy Bechko
How many of you writers are guilty of having one of your characters describe him or herself by looking in the mirror?
How many of you readers have been massively annoyed by that little trick?
Yep, today we’re talking about a major no-no in writing. It could work with a screen script – at least the guy could look at himself in a mirror though he wouldn’t be reeling off self-description – but it sure won’t work where written in a book. Really. Just don’t.