Laurie Campbell

2 months ago | writersinthestormblog.com | Laurie Campbell

by Laurie Schnebly CampbellWhen someone first asked about creating a plot-subplot template for their toolbox, I was baffled. “Why would you need to create a template? Why not just use the W, or the Hero/ine’s Journey, or Discovering Story Magic, or Plotting Via Motivation, or the Snowflake, or Personality Ladder, or -- oh. Yeah. I get it.”There are all KINDS of templates, and a lot of ‘em (like those mentioned above) are extremely good.

Jan 28, 2025 | messenger-inquirer.com | Laurie Campbell

Recently, I was surprised to find myself mentioned in an opinion piece in the Messenger-Inquirer by someone whom I’ve never met, about an event I don’t believe he attended, and whom I did not mention by name or organization. Nor did I mention the Daviess County Public Library, books, book banning, pornography and so on that he mentions. While the proper address is Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. when referring to the man, I mentioned the holiday.

Jul 26, 2024 | writersinthestormblog.com | Laurie Campbell

by Laurie Schnebly Campbell We’ve all heard why someone’s relationship didn’t work out: “So-and-so ate crackers in bed.” “They always wanted to plan everything, not just let it happen.” “I never felt like they really GOT what I was saying.” Just about every such failure — whether it’s between spouses, friends, business partners, siblings, neighbors, or whoever — can be boiled down to a single statement: “We don’t see things the same way.” Our world-view, or how we see things, obviously goes...

May 17, 2024 | writersinthestormblog.com | Laurie Campbell

by Laurie Schnebly CampbellWe all know that writers are super-powered beings who can convince readers snug in bed that they’re actually freezing on the Arctic tundra…...eloping with the incredibly attractive leader of the enemy forces…...saying a final goodbye to their stalwart horse…...basking in a Paris penthouse while they plan how to spend their billion-dollar inheritance…Because we’re creators of magic, right?

Jan 1, 2024 | medium.com | Laurie Campbell

Abstract poetry, a genre that emerged in the early 20th century, challenges traditional notions of language and meaning. Unlike conventional poetry, which often relies on concrete imagery and clear narratives, abstract poetry seeks to evoke emotions and sensations through the use of fragmented language, unconventional syntax, and experimental forms.