In the world of storytelling, dialogue is where characters breathe, argue, confess, and reveal their truest selves. Well-crafted dialogue moves the plot, deepens characterization, builds tension, and makes fictional worlds feel vivid and real. Yet writing convincing character dialogue is one of the trickiest arts to master. Poor dialogue can flatten a character or pullContinue reading “The Art of Convincing Character Dialogue”
Category Archives: Inspire
Writing Journals
My days of teaching College Composition classes prompted me to compile these writing journals. For all my author friends out there- let me know what you think. I hope these journals help spark your amazing creativity!
New Store Launched!
Just launched my online store! Original artwork and photography.
NEW Short Story
Love is rekindled at a winery in Pennsylvania. I recommend you to read “Crushed” at @getinkspired. Check it out: https://getinkspired.com/story/568618/crushed/?ref=mobile.
“A Creative’s Guide to Grant Writing: Funding Your Artistic and Literary Vision”
In the world of art and literature, inspiration flows freely—but funding, unfortunately, does not. Whether you’re a visual artist, poet, fiction writer, or interdisciplinary creator, grants can be a lifeline for turning your ideas into reality. Yet the process of applying can feel daunting, bureaucratic, and even exclusionary. The truth is: you don’t need toContinue reading ” “A Creative’s Guide to Grant Writing: Funding Your Artistic and Literary Vision””
“Worlds Within Words: A Guide to Building Rich, Immersive Story Universes”
I recommend you to read “Creo-Art: Humanities Journal ” at @getinkspired. Check it out: https://getinkspired.com/story/563375/creoart-humanities-journal-/?ref=mobile.
Author Shoutout
For any of you who are looking for an escape from the fluff and insincerity that often times saturates are lives, take a dive into the works of AJ Rhys. Raw, real, and visceral. https://www.amazon.com/author/ajrhys
Amazingly Motivational
Check out this book- Dare to dream. It will change your life! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTZN8PZL
Willow Weeping-a short story
The willow tree in Caleb’s painting looked like it was drowning in its own sorrow. The brush trembled in his fingers, heavy with too much sap green and not enough conviction. He sat beneath the crumbling stone archway in Marigold Park, where the past clung to the air like ivy to brick, and time unraveledContinue reading “Willow Weeping-a short story”
The Art of the Launch: Marketing Tips & Best Practices for Short Stories and Novels
Publishing a short story or novel is a tremendous accomplishment—but writing is only half the battle. The literary world is saturated with content, and standing out requires thoughtful marketing, authentic engagement, and long-term strategy. Whether you’re an indie author navigating self-publishing or traditionally published and seeking to supplement your publisher’s efforts, the key to successContinue reading “The Art of the Launch: Marketing Tips & Best Practices for Short Stories and Novels”
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