Category Archives: creative writing

From a Nubbin of Inspiration

Posted on August 6, 2014 by veldabrotherton

   Finishing a project is self-fulfilling, no matter what it is we create. Musicians, artists, crafts persons, writers, we all share something exciting. With our minds, we make something from nothing. Well, almost. That nothing begins as a nubbin of … Continue reading →

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The Process of Writing

Posted on March 25, 2013 by veldabrotherton

My daughter is a pre-school teacher, and yes they do teach. She once told me that children of that age are more interested in and enjoy the process more than the outcome, solution, results. Take your pick. As a writer, … Continue reading →

Posted in a writer's life, beginning writers, books, characters, craft of writing, creating characters, creative writing, fiction, fiction writer, fiction writing, first novels, goals, how to become a writer, joy of writing, process, the writing life, writing, writing as a career, writing as a hobby | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments

DON’T FORGET THE ANGST

Posted on August 7, 2012 by veldabrotherton

When was the last time you cried or laughed aloud while reading a book? Do you remember why the story affected you so? Let’s discuss what it takes as a writer to create fiction that will make our readers laugh … Continue reading →

Posted in characterization, creating characters, creative writing, emotional conflict, perception, Velda Brotherton, writing, writing with angst | 2 Comments

PROPER ENGLISH AIN’T PROPER WRITING

Posted on January 9, 2012 by veldabrotherton

Not to insult anyone, but I’ll bet I’m going to. Over the many years I’ve written and helped oversee a writer’s critique group, I’ve notice something very odd. English majors, teachers, etc.,  have a hard time writing fiction. Now, before … Continue reading →

Posted in creative writing, critiquing fiction, English teachers and fiction, genre writing, rules of grammar in fiction, sense of place, using the five senses in fiction, Velda Brotherton | 5 Comments