Some new visuals, new music, great stuff. Enjoy!

My apologies for not posting in a bit — My husband went to California on business and brought me back the flu. More to come later this weekend. I’m currently putting together a new list of favorite fictional characters. This time, Byronic heroes.

November 2025: The Things They Carry

Sponsored by PennWriters - Full Course

Explore how characters' interactions with objects can deepen your story. Learn to use props and "bits of business" to enhance characterization, add subtext, and propel your plot forward. Suitable for fiction writers of all levels and genres.

Format: Weekly on-demand lectures, worksheets, and live online workshop/feedback sessions with fellow writers

Duration: 4 weeks

When: Tuesdays 7-9pm, ET (November 4-25)

Price: $75 members, $100 non-members