Author Archives
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Critique Group – Reaping the Whirlwind
If the character’s name is Chris, I might not notice. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All I ask is that you post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece. Even a short… Read More ›
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Writing Q&A Number 2
From Miranda: My main character, Vanetta, has a younger brother named Breheldren who is child-like in his mind set. Vanetta is very defensive about people judging Breheldren (Dren for short). My main supporting character, Ash, makes a passing comment about… Read More ›
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Critique Group – Beauty is Found Within
This is no joke. We need critiques. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece. Even a short comment on one… Read More ›
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Writing Q&A Number 1
From John: How can I incorporate elements of another culture without appearing fake to people who know that culture better than I do? For example, in one of my stories, I want to use elements of the Irish Freedom movement,… Read More ›
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Critique Group – A Monster Saved
Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece. Even a short comment on one aspect can be helpful. If you want… Read More ›
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Writing – Questions and Answers
Do you have a question about writing that has plagued you? Are you stuck somewhere in your story and can’t get out? If so, send your question to me, and I will try to answer it on the blog so… Read More ›
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Critique Group – A Welcome Retreat
Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece. Even a short comment on one aspect can be helpful. If you want… Read More ›
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Critique Group – Shatter Soul
Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece. Even a short comment on one aspect can be helpful. If you want… Read More ›
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Critique Group – Let the Ghosts Speak (New Version)
No one sent a piece to be critiqued, so I am posting an updated version of the beginning of my novel Let the Ghosts Speak. It includes the preface and the first chapter, which is a much longer excerpt than… Read More ›
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Critique Group – The Orb of Unlimited Power
Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece. Even a short comment on one aspect can be helpful. If you want… Read More ›