by kingdompen | Oct 20, 2017 | Articles, World Building
By Naomi JacksonWorld building is one of my favorite activities. I look forward to a session with my notebook like some people look forward to watching Netflix.This enjoyment of creating a fantasy world heightens my awareness of weaknesses. Even with extensive effort,...by kingdompen | Jun 4, 2017 | Articles, Characters
By Naomi Jackson It’s happened to every writer. You push through thousands of words like butter, and then a pivotal character suddenly dries up. The voices in your head stop talking. You’re stranded without a plot or character arc, because it’s...