Sources of Inspiration: Mythical Norms
A vivid depiction of a mythical being brought to life in a story often shapes my mental image of it, particularly if a lot of other writers have fallen in … Read more
Kari Trenten
Sources of Inspiration: Ritual
The waters of creativity and inspiration are dryer and shallower than ever. You’d think trouble would be a bountiful source of inspiration. Many a writer has tapped it, creating great … Read more
Sources of Inspiration: Plotting a Project
Nothing can focus my creativity quite like a project. This may seem obvious, but it’s one of those obvious techniques I cannot repeat to myself enough, of cultivating and harvesting … Read more
Sources of Inspiration: Flourishes from Favorites
Developing my own style is important. I have to find my own voice, to resist the impulse to imitate my favorites, no matter how brilliant I think they are. I … Read more
Sources of Inspiration: Getting Going
It’s the beginning of a new year. I should be filled with resolution to accomplish new things. Never had I felt more uninspired. I’ve solidified into a chunk of fandom … Read more
Sources of Inspiration: Unreliable Narration
I can understand of someone who appears to be an average person as the narrator; like Luke Skywalker, Harry Potter, or Tim Hunter. We readers and viewers are introduced to … Read more
Sources of Inspiration: Action During Dialogue
The very first thing which comes to me in a story is the dialogue. Perhaps it’s just a single line uttered by one of my characters and a response to … Read more
Sources of Inspiration: Seeing What I Want
I just saw a series which is no longer on the air (you can see what it is from the picture). It gave me something I’m always looking for, yearning … Read more
Sources of Inspiration: Change
It’s easy for me to fall into a rut. I wear the same clothes and accessories. I watch certain shows. I listen to the same playlists of music over and … Read more
Sources of Inspiration: Blogs
At times I worry that I’m spending too much time on my blogs, time that takes me away from my many works in progress. The Cauldrons, however, have been a … Read more