by Zoe M. McCarthy | Oct 13, 2016 | Writing
In Stephen James’s article, “Tension & Release” (Writer’s Digest – January 2015), he tells us: “Readers want to wonder, worry, anticipate, and hope.” To understand this better, I’ve tested these readers’ goals against the story of “Rapunzel” by Jacob and Wilhelm...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Aug 8, 2013 | Creating
“Perhaps the greatest psychological, spiritual, and medical need that all people have is the need for hope.” — Billy Graham When you hear a song, view a painting, or read a story don’t you want to be moved? Don’t you want your experience to be worthwhile—to understand...