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Something is going on with me...I think I'm transitioning...embarking upon another stage in my life. It's a good thing! Come along with me!

an informative guide on the importance of flashbulb memories, how to identify and use them to create engaging, emotional rich narratives.

Dive into the art of storytelling. Discover the Importance of showing. Learn how to create an immersive experience for your readers....

Discover the power of setting in storytelling! In this video, I delve into the crucial role that setting plays in enhancing the mood and a

Graffiti in Lisbon began to take shape during the 1970s. This period was marked by political upheaval, particularly the Revolution of 1974

Cliffhangers are a powerful narrative tool used by writers to captivate their audiences, leaving them eagerly anticipating what comes next.

I jumped right in! And, I decided to share what I’ve learned so far. Maybe this will help you, should you decide to record your book.  

The increase of the number of published memoirs in recent years is fueled by the Baby Boomer generation, ....

The memoir, an intimate exploration of one’s own life, has evolved significantly through the ages....

This was my first two weeks as a resident of Portugal. Starting with Madeira Island, I talk about Machico and more.

So, you have agreed to be a beta reader. What does that mean, exactly?

This is a rerelease podcast that I recorded to explain the three narrative devices often used in thrillers.

Medias res is a Latin term meaning "in the middle of things." In writing, starting a story in medias res means beginning the narrative in...

What exactly is a blurb? Its purpose? How do you write an effective blurb for the back of your book cover? Watch this video for answers

An epilogue is a section at the end of a novel that provides closure to the story beyond the main narrative.

Tone is the writer's attitude towards the subject matter or audience conveyed through their style, language, and overall approach.

I remembered visiting a lovely tiny village on the Eastern Shore of Virginia quite a few times in early 2000. This was it! My setting!

Music has been found to prompt enhanced activity in the right hemisphere of the brain, a region associated with imagination….

Use Marcel Proust's 35 point questionnaire to develop well-rounded and complex characters for novels.

"Ing" words, also known as present participles or gerunds, are words that end in "-ing" and are used to convey continuous or ongoing actions