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Writing Science Fiction Stories – Guest Post by Craig Boyack…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
In previous posts on this site I’ve talked about writing paranormal tales, my love of short fiction, and fantasy. I also write a bit of science fiction, and that’s the topic today. We grow and mature as we write. The more we produce, the more…
How to Recognise a Thriller Guest Post by Toni Pike…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
If you are interested in writing a thriller, here are a few key features of that genre to help you on your journey. The thriller genre is always popular with both readers and filmgoers. Reading a thriller allow us to experience adventure, spills and life-threatening…
Microfiction #writephoto: Restoration
Originally posted on Jane Dougherty Writes:
Another odd photo from Sue Vincent for her Thursday #writephoto prompt. They always seem to capture something that perhaps the naked eye missed. Clearing out the Victorian clutter from the old house was easy. There was plenty of room in the cellars that stretched deep and wide, and there…
Winter’s here: it’s time to shut the door and enjoy the warmth inside! – Guest Post by Felicity Sidnell Reid…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Photo Copyright: Anne Sidnell When the wind is whipping snow around my garden and even my dog is reluctant to brave the cold outside, it’s time to read without guilt. My Christmas, this year, has been filled with books. And the weather is cooperating, encouraging…
The Writing Life – Guest Post by S.K. Nicholls…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Thank you for having me here today, Chris, and for all you do to help promote authors. Today, I’m going to share an interview that tells a little about me, my writing life, and my newly published title, Naked Alliances. It’s the first in the…
New Genre, New Pen Name? – Guest Post by Jaq D Hawkins…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
License to Use obtained – Copyright fffranz at 123RF Stock Photo Another new year begins and thoughts turn to renewal and new beginnings. 2016 gave us all some challenges and some heavy losses in the entertainment industry, so now we look forward to seeing what…
Too Much On the Plate – Guest Post by Charles E Yallowitz…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
2016 was a busy year filled. So many holidays that closed school, family events, health issues, bouts of depression, unexpected disasters, and I’m sure I’m missing other categories. Yet, somehow I managed to publish 4 books, write 5 books, write 1 short story, write 1…
New Genre, New Pen Name? – Guest Post by Jaq D Hawkins…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
License to Use obtained – Copyright fffranz at 123RF Stock Photo Another new year begins and thoughts turn to renewal and new beginnings. 2016 gave us all some challenges and some heavy losses in the entertainment industry, so now we look forward to seeing what…
None Dare Tread – A short story based on a visual prompt…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Submitted by author Terry Palmer: Give my best to Mary Beth Rob, (ELFKAT), for thinking up this prompt. Here is a first chapter with plenty of leads which need further applications. I COULD do a chapter two and so on as another short, but then,…
How to write 52 short stories a year – Guest Post by Jemima Pett
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
It was the great Ray Bradbury who said: “Write a short story every week. It’s not possible to write 52 bad stories in a row.” Chris White at A Writers Den posted a lovely picture quoting him. I’ve been writing a short story each week,…
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