A.R. BeckertWhat is Detail, What is Plot: Deciphering Writer’s BlockPlanning a story should produce a strong outline. That outline, made up of interesting and interconnected scenes, ties your ideas together…Jul 11, 2017Jul 11, 2017
A.R. BeckertWriting to Create an Emotional ImpactA story’s power lies in how words evoke an emotional response from people. Creating an emotional impact requires a basic concept of how…Jul 6, 2017Jul 6, 2017
A.R. BeckertWriting Characters: First Comes LikeWorking with a character as a writer requires a deep knowledge of them, how they came to be, and awareness of both the personality quirks…Jul 5, 2017Jul 5, 2017
A.R. BeckertWriting A Character: Physical DescriptionWhen describing someone in normal conversation, the first thing people point out is what they look like. Certain identifying features make…Jul 4, 2017Jul 4, 2017
A.R. BeckertLibrary Sales — Find Great Books, Support Local CausesIf you’re looking for budget books, keep tabs on your city libraries’ events. This last month, the Mesa Public Library hosted their…Jul 3, 2017Jul 3, 2017
A.R. BeckertWhat a Teacher Wants: Reading Recommendations from a 2nd Grade TeacherTeachers make fabulous friends, especially for a reader.Jul 2, 2017Jul 2, 2017
A.R. BeckertFirst Steps to Fiction: Catching FantasiesIt’s magical when a dreamer resolves to put ideas to paper. There’s so much to learn, but often the challenge is just to get the thoughts…Jun 30, 2017Jun 30, 2017
A.R. BeckertAutobiography and Personal NarrativeWriting your own story comes with unique challenges, but an autobiographic project can be an irreplaceable growing experience. Put aside…Jun 29, 2017Jun 29, 2017
A.R. BeckertFirst Steps into WritingLearning to read and write is a fundamental skill, and a major focus of education. While not every child will aspire to write novels or…Jun 28, 2017Jun 28, 2017
A.R. BeckertWriting Retreats: Get Away From it All to Write it AllImagine sitting down to write in a beautiful spot, up in the mountains, away from distractions and demands on your time and energy. You’ve…Jun 27, 2017Jun 27, 2017