Do you still read any paper magazines? I get a couple. Despite the ease of using digital media, sometimes slick paper really fits my mood.
Here’s a reflection about an American classic that’s leaving its print tradition behind.

Prompt: Write a scene in which a magazine plays a central role.

After 6 Decades, ‘Jet’ Magazine Decides To Go All-Digital : Code Switch : NPR

http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2014/05/07/310529571/after-6-decades-jet-magazine-decides-to-go-all-digital?ft=3&f=1001

Are your stories full of descriptions that pull your readers into the scene? Can they hear the squawks of gulls and feel the breeze off the water? Can they taste the delicate white fish, accented by a tangy salsa and wrapped in a warm flour tortilla?
But can they hear the conversation of two people walking down the beach?
Here are some reasons why that conversation matters, and some ways to make it realistic.
Why Your Conversational IQ Matters and How to Boost Your Score | Entrepreneur.com

http://m.entrepreneur.com/article/233683

Does your main character have these traits? If not, is the lack of one or more of them the source of the “fatal flaw” that will lead to the crisis in your story?

5 Personality Types That Get Promotions at Work

http://mashable.com/2014/05/04/personality-types-promotions-work/

Here are some more traits to consider when you’re developing a character.

5 Personality Types That Get Promotions at Work

http://mashable.com/2014/05/04/personality-types-promotions-work/

Pick one of these today and try to incorporate it into your life. I’ve heard that after about a month of thoughtful effort, a new routine really becomes a habit.

10 Habits Of Highly Creative People

http://www.buzzfeed.com/ariannarebolini/habits-of-highly-creative-people