In Parts 1 and 2 of Let the Ghosts Speak, we saw the essential beginnings of a story as well as how to establish an emotional attachment between readers and the protagonist. Part 2 also began the revealing of the… Read More ›
Writing a Novel
Critique Group – Out of the Curse
We’ll shave off the poor prose and make your manuscript look really spiffy. 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…. Read More ›
Story Development – Let the Ghosts Speak Part 2
In Part 1 of Let the Ghosts Speak, we saw the essential beginnings of a story. Grab the reader’s attention with a hook beginning (“I have forgotten love. My chains have driven it from me.”) Raise questions that the reader… Read More ›
Critique Group – The Wizard’s Child
Writing a great novel isn’t a big mystery. It just takes hard work, dedication, and willingness to learn and edit … many times. So, choose wisely and get your manuscript critiqued! 🙂 Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to… Read More ›
Critique Group – The Kid
If your character ever lacks motivation, you should hop right to fixing it. 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…. Read More ›
Critique Group – Spectralight
Sure. I believe him. Don’t you? 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… Read More ›
Critique Group – The Summon of the Called
Thank you. Just don’t critique like this: 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… Read More ›
Critique Group – Brain Hacker
Okay, Marius, but I hope the safety is on. 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… Read More ›
Does Fiction Give Us Unrealistic Expectations? – Guest Post by Olivia Hofer
She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain. In Louisa May Alcott’s novel, Work: A Story of Experience, the heroine Christie falls asleep while reading and drops the book, tipping over a candle and setting the… Read More ›
Critique Group – Shards
Beware the Dark Side! 🙂 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… Read More ›