The Power of Flashbulb Memories in Memoir Writing
an informative guide on the importance of flashbulb memories, how to identify and use them to create engaging, emotional rich narratives.
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Sep 131 min
Show, don't tell in Fiction: A video
Dive into the art of storytelling. Discover the Importance of showing. Learn how to create an immersive experience for your readers....
Sep 62 min
Tips for Settings in Storytelling
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
Jul 313 min
History and Evolution of Graffiti in Lisbon: A Muse
Graffiti in Lisbon began to take shape during the 1970s. This period was marked by political upheaval, particularly the Revolution of 1974
Jul 294 min
Suspense: Cliffhangers that create tension and anticipation.
Cliffhangers are a powerful narrative tool used by writers to captivate their audiences, leaving them eagerly anticipating what comes next.
Jul 215 min
Audiobook Recording: What I’ve learned recording my audiobook…so far.
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.
Jul 193 min
The Memoir, Part Two: The Rise of the Genre.
The increase of the number of published memoirs in recent years is fueled by the Baby Boomer generation, ....
Jul 164 min
The History of the Memoir: An Inspirational Journey Through Time (Part One of the Memoir Genre)
The memoir, an intimate exploration of one’s own life, has evolved significantly through the ages....
Jul 111 min
Madeira, Machico, Moby Dick and More! A Podcast.
This was my first two weeks as a resident of Portugal. Starting with Madeira Island, I talk about Machico and more.
Jun 292 min
For Beta Readers: Best Practices
So, you have agreed to be a beta reader. What does that mean, exactly?
Jun 131 min
A Podcast. Three narrative devices: the MacGuffin, Red Herring and Cuttlefish.
This is a rerelease podcast that I recorded to explain the three narrative devices often used in thrillers.
Jun 62 min
Wondering how to start your book? Try medias res!
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...
Jun 51 min
The Blurb: Tips to Captivate Readers - A Video
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
Jun 43 min
To epilogue or not to epilogue?
An epilogue is a section at the end of a novel that provides closure to the story beyond the main narrative.
Jun 13 min
Tone: creating mood and influencing readers.
Tone is the writer's attitude towards the subject matter or audience conveyed through their style, language, and overall approach.
May 243 min
A Writer’s Life: A Setting Surprise
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!
May 161 min
Music for Writing: Attention, Creativity, Motivation, and more.
Music has been found to prompt enhanced activity in the right hemisphere of the brain, a region associated with imagination….
May 142 min
Proust’s Questionnaire – 35 Questions All Your Characters Should Answer
Use Marcel Proust's 35 point questionnaire to develop well-rounded and complex characters for novels.
May 112 min
I LOVE "ING" WORDS - How was I to know they were BAD?
"Ing" words, also known as present participles or gerunds, are words that end in "-ing" and are used to convey continuous or ongoing actions
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