Tag Archive | character
The Agony and the Ecstasy
Originally posted on The Encouragement Corner:
The story’s in my head I know my protagonist With all of his foibles and struggles, But, oh, the agony of getting it all written down, His history so rich, details must be doled, How much in the beginning, How much backstory to withhold? I’ll get it right; I…
Only human
Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
“Yo, missus!” I turned… a tattooed yob in shredded denim with more piercings in his face than you would have thought possible held out my phone. “Your bag’s open… you dropped this.” My handbag falls open with alarming regularity. I smiled and thanked him and winced as…
Why a writer should never be afraid of a caricature.
Originally posted on weebletheringskite:
I often feel like I state conflicting things on here. I don’t believe in rules.. these are the three rules of storytelling.. Don’t write just to be different… So sick of the same old thing.. I like to think when I see the same faces popping up that it’s a testimony…
The Kickstarter has Launched!
Originally posted on Jake Elliot Fiction:
The Kickstarter began yesterday for the re-release of The Wrong Way Down. After talking with editor/author Lincoln Crisler, I agreed with his suggestion of posting a sample of the story for everyone to see. I feel the prologue is the best place to start because it needs no introduction.…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 