Victoria Grefer's Blog, page 3
July 26, 2015
The Reader’s Dilemma: To Read or Reread?
I find myself facing a dilemma that I think all prolific readers and anyone who appreciates the inner/philosophical life finds himself facing. Lately, now that I FINALLY have a job I can leave at work, giving me more free time, … Continue reading →
July 24, 2015
The Plot Hole That May Not Be A Plot Hole
Plot holes are not simple things. Oh, sure, editors and readers can recognize them when they see them, but the fact is, making concrete observations about plot holes can be difficult because fiction is so diverse in its genres, tones, … Continue reading →
June 18, 2015
On “Action” as “Tension” In Fiction, and Different Manifestations of It
Some people might view “action” differently than I do, but for me, “action” in fiction means tension, risk, and the possibility of something really bad happening. When we look at action in that sense, it becomes clear that there are … Continue reading →
June 15, 2015
On Life, Literature, and Being in the “Between Place”
I’m one of those people who seem to spend a lot of time in what I call the “between place.” This could signify lots of different things for different people: between jobs, between careers, between relationships, between houses, between adventures. … Continue reading →
June 12, 2015
On Narcissism, Comedy, and Why I Loved “Psych” In Spite of Shawn Spencer
“Psych,” is a cable comedy about a Sherlock Holmesian son of a cop. It recently aired its series finale. In the show, Shawn Spencer uses his carefully crafted powers of observation to work as a “psychic” consultant for the Santa … Continue reading →
June 9, 2015
The Unconscious Influences On Our Writing
This morning was really interesting. I got an unexpected lesson in how our deepest held values and beliefs–our world view, our philosophy–influence our writing in ways we don’t plan or even understand. Personally, I think that unconscious influence is good … Continue reading →
April 14, 2015
What a “bendy” moment is…. And why your story should have one
Today, I want to talk about what I will call “bendy” moments. They are big moments in life that we all experience. As authors, if our stories are true to life and we are writing believable characters, they will also … Continue reading →
November 1, 2014
How to make time to write when there is no time
I know it’s been a while since I’ve been able to post anything, so I figured, as I’m trying to make time to come back to blogging (and especially to working on my fiction) after starting a new teaching job, … Continue reading →
October 26, 2014
I’m back! (Well, kind of….)
Hi, guys, I just wanted to apologize for my extended hiatus, offer you an explanation, and let you know what’s happening. Good news is, the business and distractions are good ones. I found out a local high school needed a … Continue reading →
August 4, 2014
On Hiatus
Hi everyone! Sorry I missed yesterday’s post. Life things are happening. Life most definitely is happening (and not in a bad way.) I wanted to let everyone know I am fine and hope to be back at a time I … Continue reading →
