Gosh, I got invited to be a part of this blog tour almost a month ago by the lovely M.M Jordahl and have been a total loser about actually doing my bit. She said some super nice things about me over at her blog, mmjordahl.com, and combined with being just a cool frood in general,Continue reading “Blogging on Tour: How I Write What I Write”
Tag Archives: Fiction
Say What You Mean – Dialogue (Part 1)
Moving ever so slightly away from the topic of character building, I wanted to take some time this week to discuss the creation and successful deployment of dialogue. In writing circles, I have found my feelings and approaches to dialogue to be somewhat unique. Many writers struggle continuously with putting words in the mouths ofContinue reading “Say What You Mean – Dialogue (Part 1)”
Building a Character – Word by Word
A continuation of last week’s post (found here), on building a character that will stand the test of time, this week I’d like to talk about how you actually sit down and build a character one word at a time. Tip #2: The Devil’s in the Details (Write it Out!) As we discussed earlier, aContinue reading “Building a Character – Word by Word”
Like a Movie
At one hundred and four years of age, Geraldine was fairly certain that she had learned most everything worth knowing and done most everything worth doing. The tiny plastic tubes that were stuck up her nostrils itched terribly. She scowled, swiping at her nose with a shaking, liver-spotted hand. When the nurse came back, JaniceContinue reading “Like a Movie”
Subtext
Charles heard Holly coming long before she arrived; the frenzied clicking of her heels across their marble floors gave him welcome warning. He sighed and slid further down into his plush leather chair. “We should buy a house.” Charles’ eyebrows lifted high over his glasses, but his eyes remained fixed on the book in hisContinue reading “Subtext”