Katharine's Writer's Block

I managed to put my foot in a couple of scams around this time over the last two years. The second incident was a too-deep, gut-wrenching step that lost two-thirds of the hacked bank account. So for my own sake and others, I started blogging about some research, tips, and my experiences to help limit or avoid any more missteps. And in the intended spirit of this outlet, I actually find some ties between elements of scams and literacy--or the skills and ability to read and wri

Different types of story conflicts Since Christmas 2024, I started crafting my dream novel with the Tome Writing Toolkit! As it guided me into creating my story arc, I was encouraged to think about story conflict: the combination of what the protagonist wants and what makes the achievement difficult. Here is a bit about what the toolkit offered and the common types of conflicts identified across literature. As plot and conflict are intertwined, many of the conflicts will conn

Have you ever been told to watch your tone during a conversation? A combination of your voice, emotions, and attitude may have gotten...