Before embarking on your novel, there’s something else you should do besides outlining: write flash fiction. Whether it’s a scene you want in your novel or something completely random, write it.
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Month: April 2018
EJ’s Christmas Prayer
Laramie, Wyoming — If serenity could be captured in a picture, the scene of snow falling gently onto the ground would be a good candidate.
Continue reading “EJ’s Christmas Prayer”Writing A Sequel
Sequels are known for not always being as good as their predecessors. I think it’s because there’s an almost invisible pressure to make sure it lives up to the first.
Mother and Son
St. Louis, Missouri, 1977 – A baby’s cries broke through the veil of sleep and awake. Laura Taylor yawned and sleepily muttered, “Will, could you-“
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What is the difference between character development and a character acting out of character?
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Hide & Seek
Spokane, Washington, 2004 – “Oh, Junior,” Lizzie Taylor said in a sing-song voice, her chocolate-colored eyes searching the room. “Where are you?”
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To start with, there are two kinds of series: episodic and overarching. As per the title, I’ll be using the example of trilogies today.
Go Fish
St. Louis, Missouri, 1988 – From beneath a mop of messy brown hair, determined jade green eyes narrowed as they made contact with curious dark brown ones.
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Finding the right names for your characters is like finding the right titles for your stories. Sometimes it’s hard, other times it’s easy.
The Writerly Worm 