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The Kindness Ripple: How Small Acts Change the World
The Kindness Ripple: How Small Acts Change the World
It sets off a chain reaction that spreads far beyond the person we help.
C. L. Nichols, Author
Dec 8
Chromatic Prose: Painting with Words Beyond Color
Chromatic Prose: Painting with Words Beyond Color
Writing that pops off the page doesn’t just rely on visual descriptions.
C. L. Nichols, Author
Dec 7
The Broken Windows Theory: Small Signs of Disorder Lead to Big Crime Problems
The Broken Windows Theory: Small Signs of Disorder Lead to Big Crime Problems
Visible signs of neglect make people feel like rules don’t matter.
C. L. Nichols, Author
Dec 5
The Messy World of Mental Health: Understanding Psychological Disorders
The Messy World of Mental Health: Understanding Psychological Disorders
The importance of personalized approaches to mental health care that consider biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors.
C. L. Nichols, Author
Dec 3
The Cynefin Framework: A Creative Writer’s Secret Weapon
The Cynefin Framework: A Creative Writer’s Secret Weapon
Divide scenarios into five contexts: Simple, Complicated, Complex, Chaotic, and Disorder.
C. L. Nichols, Author
Dec 2
The Battle of Words: Minimalism vs. Maximalism in Writing
The Battle of Words: Minimalism vs. Maximalism in Writing
Are you painting with broad strokes or fine details?
C. L. Nichols, Author
Dec 1
Earth’s Greatest Happenings: The Renaissance — When Europe Woke Up and Got Creative
Earth’s Greatest Happenings: The Renaissance — When Europe Woke Up and Got Creative
Italy was the birthplace of the Renaissance, but it spread to other countries and took on local flavors.
C. L. Nichols, Author
Nov 28
Unlock Your Characters: The Interview Technique That’ll Supercharge Your Creative Writing
Unlock Your Characters: The Interview Technique That’ll Supercharge Your Creative Writing
Ask your characters probing questions about their fears, dreams, and past experiences.
C. L. Nichols, Author
Nov 28
StoryAngles: A Well-Told Tale
StoryAngles: A Well-Told Tale
STORY ANGLES are those formed by the intersection of plot lines, character entanglements and story complications.
C. L. Nichols, Author
Nov 27
Archetypes Reimagined: Subverting and Modernizing Classic Character Types
Archetypes Reimagined: Subverting and Modernizing Classic Character Types
Fresh takes on familiar roles like the hero, mentor, or villain.
C. L. Nichols, Author
Nov 25
History’s Great Writers — Virginia Woolf: Pioneering Modernist Writer and Feminist Icon
History’s Great Writers — Virginia Woolf: Pioneering Modernist Writer and Feminist Icon
Her struggles with writing, her observations of the world, and her ongoing battle with mental illness.
C. L. Nichols, Author
Nov 24
HEXACO: Personality-Driven Storytelling
HEXACO: Personality-Driven Storytelling
A six-trait framework that breathes new life into your writing.
C. L. Nichols, Author
Nov 22
Empathy Maps for Fiction Writers: Get Inside Your Character’s Head
Empathy Maps for Fiction Writers: Get Inside Your Character’s Head
Believable characters are key to drawing readers into your story.
C. L. Nichols, Author
Nov 21
The Big Five (OCEAN) Personality Traits: A Writer’s Secret Weapon for Character Creation
The Big Five (OCEAN) Personality Traits: A Writer’s Secret Weapon for Character Creation
Make characters pop off the page.
C. L. Nichols, Author
Nov 20
Life’s Greatest Lessons — Gratitude Meditation: Change Your Life
Life’s Greatest Lessons — Gratitude Meditation: Change Your Life
Take a few minutes right now to think about what you’re grateful for.
C. L. Nichols, Author
Nov 20
In-depth Character Creation: Psychological Profiles for Writers
In-depth Character Creation: Psychological Profiles for Writers
Use psychological concepts as a foundation for building believable characters.
C. L. Nichols, Author
Nov 18
Earth’s Greatest Happenings: The Middle Ages — Europe’s Wild Ride from 500 to 1500
Earth’s Greatest Happenings: The Middle Ages — Europe’s Wild Ride from 500 to 1500
Kings fought for power, the Church called the shots, and the peasants tried to survive.
C. L. Nichols, Author
Nov 17
History’s Great Writers — Mark Twain: The Witty Wordsmith of American Literature
History’s Great Writers — Mark Twain: The Witty Wordsmith of American Literature
Humorist, riverboat pilot, journalist, and social critic.
C. L. Nichols, Author
Nov 15
Time Management: Mastering Your Minutes
Time Management: Mastering Your Minutes
Prioritize tasks, set realistic goals, and create a workable schedule to reduce stress, increase productivity, and find time for what truly…
C. L. Nichols, Author
Nov 13
The Real Story Behind Thanksgiving: From Pilgrims to Pumpkin Pie
The Real Story Behind Thanksgiving: From Pilgrims to Pumpkin Pie
Finding ways to honor the spirit of gratitude that Thanksgiving represents.
C. L. Nichols, Author
Nov 12
Mindset Makeover: Boost Your Happiness and Success
Mindset Makeover: Boost Your Happiness and Success
Approach challenges with optimism and believe in your ability to overcome them.
C. L. Nichols, Author
Nov 12
Mind-Bending Plot Twists: Surprise and Delight Readers
Mind-Bending Plot Twists: Surprise and Delight Readers
A challenge to think critically, question assumptions, and see things from new perspectives.
C. L. Nichols, Author
Nov 10
History’s Great Writers — Leo Tolstoy: The Literary Giant Who Captured 19th Century Russia
History’s Great Writers — Leo Tolstoy: The Literary Giant Who Captured 19th Century Russia
Love, death, and the search for meaning in 19th century Russian society.
C. L. Nichols, Author
Nov 8
Theory of Mind: How Writers Build Empathy and Understanding
Theory of Mind: How Writers Build Empathy and Understanding
Our ability to understand that other people have thoughts, feelings, and beliefs different from our own.
C. L. Nichols, Author
Nov 6
The Sleep-Health Connection: The Benefits of Restorative Sleep
The Sleep-Health Connection: The Benefits of Restorative Sleep
Repair tissues, strengthen the immune system, and regulate hormones that control appetite and metabolism.
C. L. Nichols, Author
Nov 5
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