Plots, Protagonists and Timelines
Every story has a plot. If it doesn’t have a plot, it isn’t a story. It might be something else, but it isn’t a story.
Author: Susanna Barlow
Working with Dreams
Dreams have long fascinated me. What actually goes on in our subconscious minds while we sleep? Why do some dreams feel so significant that they
Acknowledging Your Strengths
As human beings we are great at seeing our weakness, our negative habits and all the ways in which we fail. But we could use
Managing Addictions
We all have addictions of some kind. When I refer to addiction, I am using that word loosely to mean any kind of compulsive behavior.
Story Structure
What is story structure? Story structure is the framework that allows a specific story to unfold. To create a good structure, we must start out
The Value of Doubt
I find the topic of doubt does not come up in conversations very readily. It made me wonder about the nature of doubt and why
The Advocate/Punisher
The Advocate uses their voice to defend and speak for justice on behalf of others. They are motivated by those who are less fortunate, the
Vulnerability
Vulnerability, we hear this word a lot these days. Vulnerability has become the new catch phrase for all things relationship. Brene Brown and her work
Decisions Make Themselves
So many of us worry incessantly about making decisions. Should I stay in my job that I don’t like much? Should I end this relationship?
Story Elements
After reading Robert McKee and his work on storytelling I wanted to share some of his insights into what makes a story and what a
The Hunter / The Scavenger
The Hunter archetype is very connected to the earth, to their primal nature, to instincts and intuition. The Hunter senses what is “out there,” and
Literary Agents
Searching for the right literary agent is one of the most stressful and overwhelming parts of book publishing. All those rejections and putting your work