Bad decisions make the best stories. Fiction is about decent people—who mean well—doing selfish, foolish or downright dumb things.
Apr 09 2024
Perspective: POV Can Revive or Ruin a Story
Perspective is one of those techniques that doesn’t get nearly enough credit. Simply changing WHO is telling the story can change everything.
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Apr 02 2024
Imposter Syndrome: Am I a REAL Writer?
Imposter syndrome is a feeling very common to many creative professionals. Ironically, feeling like a fraud strikes even high-achievers.
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Jan 31 2024
Why is “Suddenly” Everyone on the Spectrum?
Why does it seem like suddenly everyone is on the spectrum? Everyone is ADD, ADHD, autistic? They aren’t. We just need a fresh perspective.
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Jan 12 2024
The Johari Window & Character Blind Spots
The Johari Window can be one of many powerful tools for crafting dimensional characters and layered stories that feel incredibly REAL.
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About Kristen Lamb
Kristen Lamb is the author of the definitive guide to social media and branding for authors, Rise of the Machines—Human Authors in a Digital World. She’s also the author of #1 best-selling books We Are Not Alone—The Writer’s Guide to Social Media and Are You There, Blog? It’s Me, Writer. She’s just released her highly acclaimed debut mystery-thriller The Devil’s Dance.
Kristen has written over twelve hundred blogs and her site was recognized by Writer’s Digest Magazine as one of the Top 101 Websites for Writers. Her branding methods are responsible for selling millions of books and used by authors of every level, from emerging writers to mega authors.
