Have you ever read a passage that evoked so strong an image in your mind, you could almost be there? That stirred your emotion to the point you cried, laughed, felt elevated, or got goosebumps? While everyone can relate to how music moves us. Writing has the same power. For the writer, it’s about knowing…
Articles by Jennifer M Norris
The Fear of Not Being Original
Let’s face it. We writers are a weird bunch. Where do I even begin? And this is in no way accusatory, because after all, I am included in this, ha ha! Though I’m sure there’s a few out there who would agree (no, not that I’m weird, but ok, some might), but who will relate…
The Importance of Hobbies & How to Find One
With the end of the year fast approaching, I’m sure many can relate to the idea of needing to relax and perhaps distance ourselves from everyday life and stress. And no, you don’t need to go to the Bahamas to do that! Though I’ve centred today’s post around Teens and Young Adults, I think everyone…
How to Create a Believable Character
No one is a cardboard cut-out; and our characters shouldn’t be either. Creating a believable character should encompass the obvious through to the hidden that is slowly revealed. Regardless of the genre or type of story we’re writing, the characters have to be relatable in order for the reader to make a connection. To do…
New Year, New Start
I’d like to start off by wishing everyone a wonderful New Year, and hope it brings everything you wish for. Your troubles few. And your happiness bountiful. I know for many, 2022 was a real challenge. Myself included. Due health and other reasons I won’t go into, pretty much everything went on hold. My main…
The Stress of End of Year Exams
Today’s post is an updated edition of one I shared a while ago, but still very much relevant. And in the year we’ve had, thought it was even more important to send out positive vibes. To all the students entering their end of year exams, especially final years’; You got this! The past few years…
That Allusive Muse
If we all scheduled our writing around our Muse’s availability, we’d never get anything done. And if you’re anything like me, you just felt the guilt stick whack you over the knuckles. Let’s be honest. Waiting for the Muse to turn up is just classic procrastination. Ouch. It’s wildly romantic though, isn’t it? To believe…
Introvert or Extrovert Writer? Just Be You!
I’m sure you’ve heard the cliché that writing is an introvert’s profession. And though I’m one myself, I wouldn’t necessarily agree. Having said that, there are certainly a lot of us out there. Hello you! ? Let me say straight up – Personality does not determine ability, talent, ethics or success. It’s the work we’re…
Transitioning from High School to Workforce
There are many transition points in a young person’s life, one of the main being the move from high school to the working world. Everyone is individual in how they cope and do this (both teen and parent). How a person transitions has as much to do with personality than just going through a check…
Treating Your Writing Like a Hobby?
I know I have been. And for those who are happy to do so, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. It only becomes an issue if we aspire to take it further. Hobbies are wonderful though, aren’t they? They give us an outlet to explore our interests. And to be honest, this is how writing…