Trick Or Treat?
Writing is a scary business. If you’re not terrified of the idea of writing a story, having others read it and then trying to get it published, you must be a zombie. When you really think about it, the act of writing is like year-round Halloween. It’s also like the Olympics, but that’s another post […]
And Action!
For a girl that loves words, I am all about the action. I can get through a story that is dry, or straightforward, but it’s the cinematic ones I live for. If the tale pops off the page and turns into a movie right before my eyes, I’m hooked. To simplify: Good dialogue pulls me […]
Hanging On
Have you ever been reading a story, not really completely drawn in but the chapter endings are cleverly cliffhanged that you can’t seem to put it down? That is excellent planning, my friend. A rousing bit of conflict cropping up from nowhere to snag your attention and keep your eyes planted on the page. Ideally […]
Story Evolution
A squirrel carrying an acorn. That was the inspiration for my current story. I never thought something so simple and ordinary would transform itself into a fully fledged adventure. In a matter of moments, the characters and setting rushed into my mind and the image possessed me. I was hooked. It goes without saying, I […]
Pitch Wars Mentee 2014
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