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30 Days of Writing: Day Nine

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Barbara McDowell

How do you get ideas for your characters? Describe the process of creating them. The short answer is that they just come to me. For the story I mentioned before that “haunts” me, that character came to me when sitting … Continue reading →

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30 Days of Writing: Days Seven and Eight

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Barbara McDowell

Do you listen to music while you write? What kind? Are there any songs you like to relate apply to your characters? It depends on where I am. If I’m stealing a moment at work during lunch, music will … Continue reading →