Category Archives: craft

On Writing

Posted on August 15, 2018 by aneryanwalker1

“My words sound better coming from my hands than from my mouth.”
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What’s in a name?

Posted on June 27, 2018 by aneryanwalker1

I recently had a visit from a long time friend I had not seen in several years. During the catch-up phase of our conversation, she informed me she had rescued two dogs. Being a dog lover myself, of course, I … Continue reading →

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Courage

Posted on June 24, 2018 by aneryanwalker1

“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” ― Anais Nin Seriously, do you know what constitutes courage? Some people think of it as the absence of fear. Some people say it is the ability to face the … Continue reading →

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Writing Rules

Posted on June 12, 2016 by aneryanwalker1

“Habits are safer than rules; you don’t have to watch them. And you don’t have to keep them either. They keep you.” ― Frank Crane That’s the truth. Anyone who has been writing for a long time, and hopefully some … Continue reading →

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What you don’t know. . .

Posted on April 1, 2016 by aneryanwalker1

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein So there’s a saying: “You don’t know what … Continue reading →

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How does that sound?

Posted on July 7, 2015 by aneryanwalker1

More on naming your characters. The sound of a name says it all. For the strong, alpha, bad boy, totally masculine character you will probably want a name that sounds sharp, short and strong. Names that garner attention. Bad boys, … Continue reading →

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Truth or Power?

Posted on June 16, 2015 by aneryanwalker1

“All things are subject to interpretation. Whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth.” ― Friedrich Nietzsche So all the rules you can’t seem to help breaking today which will land you in … Continue reading →

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What’s it all about?

Posted on April 21, 2015 by aneryanwalker1

There are people who want to tell you how to organize your story. Sadly, writers are individuals. Every writer has, or will have, their own method for telling a story. But two things are essential to storytelling. Plot and structure. … Continue reading →

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Giving Back

Posted on December 17, 2014 by aneryanwalker1

“True generosity is an offering; given freely and out of pure love. No strings attached. No expectations. Time and love are the most valuable possession you can share.” ― Suze Orman Today I want to bring attention to a particular … Continue reading →

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Fear and Doubt

Posted on October 29, 2014 by aneryanwalker1

“Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” ― Dale Carnegie The truth of the matter is we learn … Continue reading →

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