In our ongoing lessons on story development, I give you part 4 of “Wanted, A Superhero to Save the World.” In this excerpt, the action settles to a simmering tension. Character qualities rise to the surface, both Eddie’s and Damocles’s,… Read More ›
How to write a novel
Critique Group – Controlled
We critiquers are smart. Right? Well, the authors certainly are, and I’m not lion, but they are always glad to get some help from reasonably smart readers like us. So let’s roar into this week’s submission. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines…. Read More ›
Story Development – Wanted, A Superhero to Save the World Part 3
In our ongoing lessons on story development, I give you part 3 of “Wanted, A Superhero to Save the World.” At this point I have established many of the elements of a story’s beginning that I provided in earlier posts…. Read More ›
Story Development – Wanted, A Superhero to Save the World Part 2
In our ongoing lessons on story development, I give you part 2 of “Wanted, A Superhero to Save the World.” As you read, continue noting the elements of a story’s beginning that I provided in this list: Grab the reader’s… Read More ›
Critique Group – Behind the Smile
No frying pans allowed. We will all be nice when we critique this week’s new submission. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you need to critique… Read More ›
Story Development – Wanted, Superhero to Save the World Part 1
It’s time for a story development post. This week I am switching to a different story, a superhero/science fiction tale designed for middle graders (ages 8 to 12). My hope is that teens and adults will enjoy it as well…. Read More ›
Critique Group – Poor Girl, Rich Talent
Here we go! A new submission to critique. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you need to critique the whole piece. Even a short comment on… Read More ›
Story Development – Beyond the Gateway Part 5
A few weeks ago, I began posting the sequel to Reapers, tentatively entitled Beyond the Gateway. You can read Part One here, Part Two here, Part Three here, and Part Four here. Here are links where you can purchase Reapers. From… Read More ›
Critique Group – Avoidance List: What to Look for Before You Send
Since I have caught up on submissions for critiquing, now is a good time to pause and consider how to proceed with this weekly feature. My purpose is to provide a learning resource for aspiring writers. While the submitted pieces… Read More ›
Story Development – Beyond the Gateway Part 4
A few weeks ago, I began posting the sequel to Reapers, tentatively entitled Beyond the Gateway. You can read Part One here, Part Two here, and Part Three here. If you haven’t read Reapers, this series on story development will not… Read More ›