Jase Hartly Writing: Creating a Protagonist
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, so…
Writing: Creating a Character Sheet
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 it…
Writing: Creating a Plot Board
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 for…
Monsters, Monsters… Everywhere!
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 claws,sometimes green with…
Stop Procrastinating and Start Writing
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 effort.…
A Writer’s Midpoint Crisis in Midlife
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 Flaw…
Early Birds vs Night Owls
Are you an Early Bird or a Night Owl? I’ve been both in my lifetime. As an Early Bird: As a Night Owl: When I was younger I was definitely…
Pantsers vs Plotters
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 flow…
Are you a Shadowrunner?
I personally have never played a Tabletop Role-Playing-Game (RPG), but I’ve always been fascinated by them and wanted to play them… I’ve just never had friends that wanted the same…
Defining the Science Fantasy Genre
WHAT EXACTLY IS SCIENCE FANTASY? (disclaimer: this is MY definition, others, including yours, may be very different!) Science Fantasy in a nutshell is Science Fiction blended with Fantasy… basically you…