Viewpoint Writing 2: How To Use Your Character’s ‘Voice’

There are some simple rules to remember when writing form a character’s viewpoint, yet many forget them. Here’s a rundown of some to remember . . . No matter what language you speak, regional accents and dialect always give away your origin - unless of course you have had voice coaching. In the UK accent differences can be very subtle - for example, I can tell if someone is from my home town or a town just ten miles away. You can probably do this too. When ‘building’ a character... Read more »

I Just Don’t Understand!

Why doesn’t this person do what I want them to do? Can’t they just get along? Why is he so abrupt with everyone? Why doesn’t she follow the steps in the process like they are meant to be followed? Why are so many mistakes made? Why do I have to follow up so much to make sure the work gets done? Why don’t they take responsibility for the whole job? People problems! I just don’t understand! I meet scores of people every day who just don’t understand why things... Read more »

Finding Love and Affinity in The Throes of A Change

When potential clients call me to inquire about coaching for their various life changes, I find myself asking them to tell me where they are right then. This helps me get a good sensing of how connected they are with their inner self and emotions. A few who are able to say precisely where they are emotionally tell me they are ready to move on but feel stuck. Others are not sure that they are able to let go at all. While again some people simply don’t know what they’re feeling. This is... Read more »

Magnetic Attraction, You Are The Company You Keep

Does the expression “birds of a feather flock together” or “like and like attracts each other” say anything to you? If it does, you may not have linked the saying to yourself and to the kind of people you have around you. If you truly want prosperity, happiness and success, it is imperative to be aware of the people you attract and surround yourself with. You cannot aim for exceptional transformation in your life, while continuing to keep with the old gang of mediocrity or... Read more »