Method Writing is the writing version of Method Acting. According to Arc Studio Method Writing is “A writer or author who uses a writing technique in which he/she identifies emotionally with a character in the story and assumes that character’s persona in the telling.” The best way for you to write an authentic character is if you know them well. For those who have worked in theatre or on screen – no matter what job…
In the kitchen, you need a set of ingredients to cook that delicious meal you’ve been craving. Writing a novel is no different. There is a basic set of ingredients, let’s call them elements, that must exist in order for your story to take shape. Below are some of the most basic elements you will need to build and write your story. If you are a pantser, don’t worry because you do not need to…
Please come and join us for an online, meet the editor event hosted by Oyster River Pages. Information below: Online through Google Meets Wednesday April 8, 9-10 pm, EDT (April 9th 9-10am Singapore Time) $ — Sliding Scale Suggested Donation Oyster River Pages is out to demystify the submission process. If you’re newer to sending out your work, have questions about the process, or simply would like to hear from ORP editors, please join us.…
Writing is a phenomenal experience; it’s even more so once you’ve published. But before that, protecting your ideas and manuscript is a top priority. You need to learn how to handle your files, use technology, filter out people with ill intentions, make backups, and more. Then you need to learn how to protect yourself online, keep your privacy safe, and keep your social media secure. Please note: I will update this post as I learn…
I have a plan for what order in which I want to post my articles. Mostly chronologically, but I wanted to get this article out now rather than later. My friend, AK Lee, has begun a monthly prompt challenge for 2026, and I am excited to get started. Let’s start with the basics: What is a prompt? Under the Oxford Dictionary, prompts “(of an event or fact) cause or bring about (an action or feeling),…
In the last article, I spoke about allowing inspiration. Now we will talk about where you can source those inspirations to stimulate your imagination. Again, this is not a comprehensive list, but a list to help you launch your research in the right direction. Art Fairs or Museums: Art stimulates the mind and soul. Have a walk around with friends or family and explore. Pro tip if you have kids: print out a sheet of…
Well, anywhere and everywhere. The question you should actually be asking is, ‘What connections can I make with those ideas?’ Ideas are one flint of what you need to set ablaze your creativity. So what is the second flint? It’s connectivity. Ideas come from any place you can imagine. From the news, social media, that odd conversation between those two suspicious characters on the bus, the grocery store, etc. A lot of people ask this…
