Novel Kicks Writing Room: Character Scenarios
Hello. Welcome back to the Novel Kicks Writing Room.
Today, the focus will be on your characters and getting to know them better.
I have used this exercise before and it really helped me get into the mind of my characters, even if I didn’t end up using some of the information.
Choose one of the following scenarios to place your character. The aim is to write a piece from the POV of your character, using ‘I’ when writing your answers.
- A job interview
- Bumping into a former nemesis
- One a first date
- The last time you see a long-term partner
- Social media status update describing a reaction to a current news item
- Meeting a favourite celebrity
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Novel Kicks Writing Room: Words
Hello and welcome back to the Novel Kicks Writing Room.
Today is all about favourite and disliked words.
First, make a list of ten words you love.
Then, from your list, pick three. Write a piece that gives your character a feeling of fear, dislike or discontent making sure you include your three favourite words.
Do the same with ten words you dislike. Once you’ve made a list, pick three but this time, write a story that shows happiness, contentment, and excitement.
Have fun.
by Novel Kicks Fiction Friday: All Good Things Must
It’s Friday which means it’s time to start writing some fiction.
Fiction Friday is our weekly writing flash fiction prompt.
The aim is to write for a minimum of five minutes and then keep going for as long as you can.
Don’t edit, just write. Once you’re done, you’re welcome to share in the comments but there’s no obligation.
Today’s prompt – All Good Things Must…
Your character is in their eighties. They are very self-assured, arrogant and they don’t care about anyone but themselves.
They’ve had a very successful career breaking the law.
he story begins in an alley behind a large block of flats/apartments.
The main theme is hatred and during the story, your character finds out some truths.
Have fun.
by Novel Kicks Book Club: A Song of You and Me By Mike Gayle
Welcome back to the Novel Kicks Book Club.
Not only am I excited to be saying hello to March, I want to say how happy I am that you’re joining me for another exciting book pick.
This month’s novel is A Song of You and Me by Mike Gayle.
I have been a fan of this author since I was lent a copy of Mr Commitment back in the early 2000’s. I will always be so grateful for the friend who introduced me to this wonderful author. If you’ve never read any of his novels before, you’re in for a real treat or maybe you’re already a fan? Either way, welcome.
So, how does our Book Club work?
Whether you’re going to be reading this book for the first time or have read it before and want to chat about it, anyone can join, at any point in the month. I’ve put a question in the comments to get the discussion rolling.
See you there.
About A Song of You and Me –
Helen and Ben parted as heartbroken 18-year-olds and went their very separate ways.
by Novel Kicks Writing Room: Titles and Acknowledgements
Welcome back to the Novel Kicks Writing Room.
Today, it’s all about titles and acknowledgements.
Have you been stuck when it comes to beginning your work? Are you in the middle of writing it and have maybe hit a block? This activity could be a fun thing to do to get out of the writing rut or simply give you five minutes away from your WIP for a break.
First, let’s look at titles –
Set a timer for five minutes (even if you already have a title for your WIP),
Write down as many words or titles you can think of when you think about your WIP.
Once this is done, pick the title you like the most or go with the original title you had if you didn’t find one you preferred.
Now put your mind to the time where you’re at the stage where your book is finished and you’re about to publish. The only thing you have to do is to write your acknowledgments. If you’d like, you could also write some pretend endorsements from other writers.
If you’ve been struggling to write, I hope this exercise makes you feel better about your WIP.
Have fun.
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