Author: J.J. Hartly
Writer and Creative Artist of apparel, games, merchandise, novelties, and toys.
Stories
You know that asteroid that “killed the dinosaurs” 66 Million Years Ago? Well, it didn’t kill ALL the dinosaurs! There was a simultaneous asteroid impact in the parallel universe …
Stories
Barva used a talon to crack open his egg… just a slight crack at first, then he enlarged it… he made a hole in his eggshell and poked out …
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Every story needs a Protagonist, but not many authorities tell you the best way to create one. I’m a fan of K.M. Weiland and her book: Creating Character Arcs, …
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I can’t even count how many hours I’ve spent searching for and looking at Character Forms, Character Profiles, Character Sheets, Character Worksheets … you name it, I searched for …
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What is a Plot Board?A Plot Board is a tri-fold board divided into a three-act structure to represent your story. You use post-it notes to list all the scenes …
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Monsters, monsters … everywhere!But do not tell your Mom and Dad,because they really couldn’t care,they’ll just yell and get all mad! Monsters, monsters … everywhere!Big and hairy with sharpened …
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Writing is hard work, but procrastinating is easy. Procrastination can lead to guilt and shame and eventually to demotivation and depression, but you can stop procrastinating with a little …
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Aren’t you the Main Character in your life’s story? In fiction, the Midpoint Crisis is when the Main Character has a confrontation which leads them to realize their Main …
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Are you an Early Bird or a Night Owl? I’ve been both in my lifetime. As an Early Bird: I wake up pre-dawn and tend to be more organized …
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Are you a Pantser? Pantsers ‘fly by the seat of your pants’ when writing with no outline or idea where the story will take you, you just let it …
