Category Archives: Writing

Tuxedoed Writing

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Christie Stratos | Subscribe to Proof Positive by Email

Will Rogers, Jr. once advised a fellow actor, “Don’t ever take a dramatic lesson. They will try to put your voice in a dinner jacket, and people like their hominy and grits in everyday clothes.” The actor – Dale Robertson … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Language Evolution

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Christie Stratos | Subscribe to Proof Positive by Email

No one likes change. Or so they say. The English language is in a constant state of evolution. Some people think it’s a bad thing and mourn the idea of static language. I think it’s a good thing – even … Continue reading →

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What Makes Good YA (Young Adult) Fiction?

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Christie Stratos | Subscribe to Proof Positive by Email

Every genre has its own characteristics, and characters in novels each have their own personalities, accents, speech patterns, etc. It’s what distinguishes them from each other and makes each character unique, turning them into believable people. YA writing goes a … Continue reading →

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Falling In Love Can Be Dangerous

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Christie Stratos | Subscribe to Proof Positive by Email

As writers, we love what we do. Let’s face it – if we weren’t passionate about it, would we pour our hearts and souls onto page after page, into book after book, not knowing if anyone else will share our … Continue reading →

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The Absence of Writing

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Christie Stratos | Subscribe to Proof Positive by Email

Dennis Quaid said, “Good film is the absence of acting.” What a great point. If you notice the acting, you’re removed from the depth of the film itself. Actors need to be natural and to fit their roles, not to … Continue reading →

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Art Inspiring Art

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Christie Stratos | Subscribe to Proof Positive by Email

We all go through those times when the writer in us yearns to come out, but our brains just won’t cooperate. It’s frustrating, to say the least. At those times, you can help break through the creative Wall of Silence … Continue reading →

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Be Careful How You Flash Those Descriptives…

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Christie Stratos | Subscribe to Proof Positive by Email

I was reading a take-out restaurant menu when I came across this description – look at the orange word on the first line: “Homely” vegetarian food? In America, that would insinuate “plain, unattractive” food. I’m sure that’s not what they … Continue reading →

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National Day Of… (Go Ahead, Fill In The Blank)

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Christie Stratos | Subscribe to Proof Positive by Email

As a writer, it’s fun to include some unusual facts in your books or short stories – things that make your readers say “I didn’t know that!”, “That’s SO cool!”, or just make them smile with new knowledge. And if … Continue reading →

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