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Writing creative works of fiction requires an empathy for the human experience and the ability to reflect this on paper…
Ummm……..I think I get that…but how does that bit of wisdom actually help me draft scenes about my protagonist when [...]
I have always wanted to be a writer. However, this is far different than saying I have always wanted to write. Envisioning life as a writer meant a rum-soaked existence as an expatriate living on a Caribbean Island, complete with a fan following thirsty for well turned phrases that entertained [...]
Welcome to the April 1, 2008 edition of Night School-continuing education. This first edition brings an eclectic mix of informative posts from around the blogosphere. Thanks to all the contributors.
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George Tzenos presents Ebook - Blogs and RSS Marketing - Review posted at Traffic2MyPage Blog.
George Tzenos presents 7 Tips to Drive Traffic To Your [...]
The art of the short story is an elusive skill for several reasons, the least of which is not The Twist. An essential yet simple way to learn short story structure and how to develop the twist is by reading the works of other authors, or better yet, by listening to them.
When reading [...]
Writer’s block is the mortal bane of all scribes, from the published masters to the aspiring novelist. However, before you can battle the block, you need to reflect on the why!
1. DARKNESS DESCENDS OVER YOUR MIND LIKE A THOUSAND MIDNIGHTS!
When many writers have taken a seat at [...]
As most writers are daydreamers, use that imagination as a tool for creating your characters. How? Move in with them for a day!
The goal in creating fictional characters is to have your readers see them as living, breathing people. But for that to happen, you gotta get intimate with them. [...]
Tanka is a form of poetry of Japanese origin. Generally, it follows a 5-7-5-7-7 syllable per line format. However, there are many variations. For more information, check out www.americantanka.com.
Woman’s Work
On my hands and knees
head down, straining like a horse
I heave air and sweat.
When she turns through the crevice,
I gather strength for her [...]
The bottles shelved behind the bar provided no resistance to the automatic gunfire. Instead, the trendy track lighting colorfully backlit the shower of glass shards and misting liqueurs. Chase covered his head with his arm, anticipating thousands of tiny cuts and the burn of splashing alcohol. He readied his pistol and as soon as the [...]
The term creative writing takes on new meaning when considering the works of Kurt Vonnegut. A master of simplicity, these eight tips for writing fiction will point your muse in the right direction.
1. Use the time of a total stranger in such a way that he or she will not feel the time was [...]
“When you first learn it’s all an illusion it really scares ya…” Chase said while lifting the shot glass to his lips. He threw it down quickly as the patron three chairs down moaned, “Jesus Christ, that’s just what I needed…A drunk friggin’ Socrates!”
Chase tapped the empty glass on the glass covered bar top [...]
