by Annette | Jul 11, 2014 | The Creative Process
I’ve been reading a lot about creativity lately in an attempt to answer the question, what makes some people more “creative” than others. Personally, I don’t believe that this is genetic. I believe that environment and habits help cultivate a belief about one’s...
by Annette | Jul 10, 2014 | Romance Writing
One of my favorite quotes about creativity is from the esteemed Maya Angelou. She said, “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” It’s true and it’s one of the reasons why so many writing teachers and authors...
by Annette | Jul 8, 2014 | The Creative Process
Do you believe that some people just aren’t creative? We often talk about “right brain” people and “left brain” people. Supposedly, people tend to use one side of their brain more often than the other. Right brain folks are said to be more intuitive, thoughtful, and...
by Annette | Jul 6, 2014 | Suspense
Your heroine has just been kidnapped and your hero is really the only person who can save her. Why has she been kidnapped and who took her? Why is your hero the only person who can help her? Why is he reluctant? For example, maybe he thinks she’s better off with...
by Annette | Jul 6, 2014 | The Creative Process
One of my favorite quotes about creativity is from the esteemed Maya Angelou. She said, “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” It’s true and it’s one of the reasons why so many writing teachers and authors suggest writing every...
