Photo by Polina Zimmerman on Pexels.com What gives you the desire to read? Maybe it's the overall intellectual growth that it brings. It might be that it gives you a chance to escape and enter a different world for a while. Perhaps, it's simply the cozy feeling of sitting by yourself and letting words speak… Continue reading Five Tips for Reading More
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Free Printable Bookmarks for 2026
With life's crazy schedule, it can be difficult to find the time and motivation to read, so I wanted to share some printable bookmarks with you to motivate you to pick up your book. Next week, I'll write a post filled with tips for reading more, so be sure to subscribe so that you don't… Continue reading Free Printable Bookmarks for 2026
Using the Enneagram for Richer Characterization Continued: Types 5-9
Photo by Du01b0u01a1ng Nhu00e2n on Pexels.com Why do you read stories? You probably have numerous answers. We read stories to learn and escape from reality. Sometimes we read just because we're told to, but many times we read because we can relate to the stories being told. This is why it is essential for storytellers… Continue reading Using the Enneagram for Richer Characterization Continued: Types 5-9
Using the Enneagram for Richer Characterization in Stories: Types 1-4
Photo by Davi Pimentel on Pexels.com Imagine you go to a party. You walk in the door and cross the room. Then you realize that everyone's wearing the same outfit, has the same hairstyle, and is holding the same drink. Everyone is also talking the same way. They exhibit the same mannerisms and display the… Continue reading Using the Enneagram for Richer Characterization in Stories: Types 1-4
5 Storytelling Tips for Writers: What I’ve Learned from My Favorite Fiction Books
Photo by mali maeder on Pexels.com What will captivate my readers? It's the question that looms over every writer's head. We continuously seek ways that will help us hook our readers from the first page of our story to the last. If you're a writer or storyteller who struggles with this, then this post is… Continue reading 5 Storytelling Tips for Writers: What I’ve Learned from My Favorite Fiction Books
Sometimes It Takes a Lifetime: A Reflection of Growth and Transformation
Photo by Ray Bilcliff on Pexels.com We all love hero stories. We like having someone we can always count on to do the right thing. There's something about the hero's bravery, endurance, and sacrificial love that gives us hope. My personal favorite hero stories come from the Marvel movies. But here's the thing: most of… Continue reading Sometimes It Takes a Lifetime: A Reflection of Growth and Transformation
Short Story: “The Boy Who Found Time” Part 2
Here is the second and last part of my short story, "The Boy Who Found Time." If you haven't read Part 1, you can do so here. I hope you enjoy reading it! I also love hearing from you, so feel free to leave feedback and tell me what you think. Photo by Trinity Kubassek… Continue reading Short Story: “The Boy Who Found Time” Part 2
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