Category Archives: motivation

Blue Skies & Writing Weather

Posted on September 21, 2015 by SharonJoss

The autumn equinox arrives this week (Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on where you live), marking some of the most spectacular weather of the year. To my mind, the bluest skies of the year come with the first days of fall, … Continue reading →

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Writing: It’s a Good Gig

Posted on October 9, 2014 by SharonJoss

I’m not pointing a finger; I’ve done my own share of whining as well. And while I’ve said that writing is the best job I’ve ever had, like any occupation, it isn’t always fun and games. It’s a gig like … Continue reading →

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Real Monsters

Posted on October 8, 2011 by SharonJoss

One of the sessions I enjoyed most at Renovation in Reno this year, was a panel discussion about Writing Non-Human Characters, and how to make them believable.  The author panel consisted of Carol Berg, Kathleen Ann Goonan, Hugo-award-winner Robert Sawyer, … Continue reading →

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Casting Call – Developing Character Voice & Motivation

Posted on September 25, 2011 by SharonJoss

One of the lessons I’ve learned about developing characters is to use interviews to develop characterization instead of  using a dossier of lifestyle questions.  Now I’m not saying that character dossiers aren’t perfectly valid ways to get to know your … Continue reading →

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