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May 21, 2020
What Comes Next …
See here and here for the earlier pieces that go into constructing a tall tale. I’ve done the basic outline for the old woman and the crooks, but why does the kid bring deliveries to her on a rural property? It brought to mind to consider who he is, what he wants (the kid, that … Continue reading What Comes Next …
May 20, 2020
Further to that Idea
Mentioned here, is the next stage of the preparation. It’s the process of getting one of those little outline thingies for every character in the story. Why? Because if the writer doesn’t know why the character is in the story, and can’t understand why they’d do it this way and not that way, then the … Continue reading Further to that Idea
Live critique – Peter writes a story. Ep 30 FREE podcast for writers
Originally posted on Nail Your Novel:
How many times am I allowed to say an episode was a favourite? This is another. Peter gave me the opening few pages of a book he’d been working on and we discussed it. A live developmental critique, editor to writer. Who is this character? Why is this the…
How many times am I allowed to say an episode was a favourite? This is another. Peter gave me the opening few pages of a book he’d been working on and we discussed it. A live developmental critique, editor to writer. Who is this character? Why is this the…
May 19, 2020
An Idea
It’s been on the backburner for a while, and as I have so much trouble staying online for more than half a minute at a time, this is what you get. It’s a bit of fun, and one day it may be a real story. This is how my stories start life: Two: Robbers, Roos … Continue reading An Idea
Does a story’s protagonist have to be likable? We discuss! Ep 29 FREE podcast for writers
Originally posted on Nail Your Novel:
Does the main character of a story have to be likable or sympathetic? It’s a point that’s frequently raised by writers, readers, editors and critics. But consider this: a story is usually about a person under pressure. And people under pressure don’t always behave well or likably. Because they’re…
Does the main character of a story have to be likable or sympathetic? It’s a point that’s frequently raised by writers, readers, editors and critics. But consider this: a story is usually about a person under pressure. And people under pressure don’t always behave well or likably. Because they’re…
May 16, 2020
Weird Things
The card contained messages from her workmates. The usual guff. Except for one line. To see the self clearly, look into running water, a flowing river, not a still pool or a stormy sea. It wasn’t signed, and it created a shock in her feet. Bini had no idea there might be at least one … Continue reading Weird Things
May 10, 2020
Shd’ve Waited
For the re-opening of the shearers I cut my hair. It was long. Now it’s not. Mostly. There’s that one bit … Or maybe a few chunks Back there Unseen From this side. Whoops! Maybe I should do something else with it … Ta-daaa!
A Short Story
— I’ve posted it before, and again now, ‘cos someone asked: The Truth About RumpledStiltedSkin: A Very Ugly Old Man The Story was twisted out of all proportion, and now he needs us all to know the truth, so here it is, from his own mouth. That young girl, she was cryin’, see. Doing all … Continue reading A Short Story
May 6, 2020
How to go Nuts Gangbuster Style
Tech makes things easier, right? People can get things done faster, see results, be more productive ????? The last few weeks (not counting) have driven me nuts, nuttier, and gangbuster nuts. Why? It’s the internet. Again. We have what’s called the National Broadband Network. Lots of fancy words to make it sound super-duper groovy, never-go-without-connection … Continue reading How to go Nuts Gangbuster Style
May 4, 2020
Black on Black
A Short Story Warning: it’s sad. The black dog and the black cat. The dog had been lumbered on her 18 years ago. A problem dog, given to Simi’s Mum for socialisation before she could be adopted out. But the black dog clung to Simi’s heart and she couldn’t let her go. Named her Ever. … Continue reading Black on Black
