"I like to write about women, not so much about the way they relate to men, but about the way they relate to each other."~Tina Fey American actress, comedian, writer, producer, and playwright Tina Fey was born on this day in 1970
Writing Tools
Where Am I?
(C) 2019, JJ Shaun The series of stories I have in mind will take place in a variety of settings. I even started one of the stories a couple of years ago when the group I play online games with were thinking of writing in a different realm. When the group moved on to something … Continue reading Where Am I?
Random Quote for May 16, 2020
“My hope still is to leave the world a bit better than when I got here.”~Jim Henson American puppeteer, animator, cartoonist, filmmaker, and screenwriter Jim Henson died on this day in 1990.
Stepping Out of the Box
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun I spend quite a bit of time trying to keep from getting bored, so I play video games. I find that they satisfy my desire to be part of a story. Television is okay, but it’s passive entertainment, as are books, to a degree. Video games let me not just follow … Continue reading Stepping Out of the Box
Random Quote for May 14, 2020
“The story being told in 'Star Wars' is a classic one. Every few hundred years, the story is retold because we have a tendency to do the same things over and over again. Power corrupts, and when you're in charge, you start doing things that you think are right, but they're actually not.”~George Lucas American … Continue reading Random Quote for May 14, 2020
Wednesday Word for May 13, 2020
Today’s word comes from a random word generator. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition A servile self-seeking flatterer.A person who uses flattery to win favor from individuals that wield influence.A person who tries to get what they want by excessively praising or complimenting someone in order to make them … Continue reading Wednesday Word for May 13, 2020
Random Quote for May 11, 2020
"There really can be no peace without justice. There can be no justice without truth. And there can be no truth, unless someone rises up to tell you the truth."~Louis Farrakhan American Minister and activist Louis Farrakhan was born on this day in 1933.
Letting Characters Guide the Setting
(C) Google Maps Now that I have my files back in place and the proper versions up and running, I’m able to get back to the twins and their predicament. I caught up with what Talbot has been up to and left the twins looking into the mouth of a cave that had an enticing … Continue reading Letting Characters Guide the Setting
Use Experience to Build a Better Character
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun Here it is Friday again. I spent the week getting my projects off the old computer and onto the new, and not a lot of time writing. I’ve downloaded a few of the games that have been sitting in the queue for a week or twelve and checked out a couple … Continue reading Use Experience to Build a Better Character
Random Quote for May 7, 2020
"I don't think anyone is more intrinsically holy. People experience God in many ways; and it seems to me that God does what the rest of us do: He chooses the means that best gets His message across."~Gene Wolfe American science fiction and fantasy writer Gene Wolfe was born on this day in 1931.
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