Writers Helping Writers^®

Posts by Becca Puglisi

Definition: Humility, freedom from conceit, a moderate attitude toward of one’s own abilities. Characters in Literature & Pop Culture: Forest Gump (Forest Gump); Dr. Watson (Sherlock Holmes, book); Samwise Gamgee…

Margie Lawson Immersion Experience

September 4, 2012

Margie Lawson Immersion Experience

September 4, 2012

By Melinda Collins Immersion Master Class with Margie Lawson: The Experience, Takeaways & Lessons Thank you, Angela, for inviting me over today to talk about my recent experience in Colorado…

Character Trait Entry: Peacemaker

September 1, 2012

Character Trait Entry: Peacemaker

September 1, 2012

Definition: one who placates; one who seeks to divert conflict Characters in Literature & Pop Culture: Mole (The Wind in the Willows), Susan (The Chronicles of Narnia), Bilbo (at the beginning…

The Power of Theme

August 28, 2012

The Power of Theme

August 28, 2012

John Yeoman dives into a difficult area for many of us–the importance of THEME and how it adds richness and meaning to a story. Strong stories have great themes. They…

Character Trait Entry: Sentimental

August 18, 2012

Character Trait Entry: Sentimental

August 18, 2012

Definition: being overly influenced by feelings Characters in Literature: Anne Shirley, Mrs. Weasley, Cecily (Wither) Common Portrayals: women, teenage girls, children Clichés to Avoid: the nostalgic mother crying over her child’s latest…

Character Trait Entry: Mysterious

August 11, 2012

Character Trait Entry: Mysterious

August 11, 2012

Definition: difficult to understand or figure out; secretive Characters in Literature & Pop Culture: Rick Blaine (Casablanca), The Cullens (Twilight), Jason Bourne, Aragorn (drool) Common Portrayals: The bad boy at school; magicians…

Character Trait Entry: Kind

August 4, 2012

Character Trait Entry: Kind

August 4, 2012

Definition: the mindset of giving; inclination to offer help and lift another’s spirit Characters in Literature: Diana Barry (Anne of Green Gables); Mr. & Mrs. Weasley (Harry Potter); Peeta (The…

Character Trait Entry: Sensitive

June 16, 2012

Character Trait Entry: Sensitive

June 16, 2012

Definition: Responsive to stimuli; strongly susceptible to the attitudes and emotions of others Characters in Literature: Luna Lovegood (Harry Potter); Jonas (The Giver); John Coffey (The Green Mile) Common Portrayals: the…

5 Techniques for Adding Subtext to your Story

June 14, 2012

5 Techniques for Adding Subtext to your Story

June 14, 2012

By Ollin Morales About 90% of the time, we human beings don’t say what we mean to say. Instead, we speak in subtext. The beauty of subtext is that it makes…

Character Trait Entry: Excitable

June 9, 2012

Character Trait Entry: Excitable

June 9, 2012

Definition: being easily roused into a state of excitement Characters in Literature: Gilderoy Lockhart (HP and the Chamber of Secrets), Fflewddur Fflam (The Black Cauldron), Tigger Common Portrayals: children, sidekicks, crackpots Clichés…