I tried to warn my ex- that heights terrified me and horror gave me nightmares. He took me to one of the local haunted houses to face my mind-killer: fear.
Tag: writing fiction
First Impressions with First Lines
Once upon a time. . . it was tradition to begin a story with those words. Today, making first impressions with first lines is a skill all authors need. Today’s reader will accept the “once upon a time” opening only for a certain type of story. Other types of stories need a different style of… Continue reading First Impressions with First Lines
Taking A Risk
My online friend, Asrai Devin, wrote a post last week about a contestrunning on Men with Pens: The Best Online Writing Contest. Two people will win a place as a student in the May edition of the Damn Fine Words writing course. (Retail value $1,599.) We’re taking a risk. How about you? All you have… Continue reading Taking A Risk
So Bad It’s Good
Some movies are so bad they just die on the screen. But some movies are so bad, it’s good. They become fan favorites. What about books?
Putting the Pieces Together
Part 8: Revisioning Your Story Wow. It’s been a long haul, but you’ve analyzed your story for seven long lessons, from Character Goals to Plot Twists to the End and the Beginning. Now it’s time for putting the pieces together. Finally, it’s time to fix it. What? You’re worried that you can’t fix it or… Continue reading Putting the Pieces Together