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 ›
Writing a Novel
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Critique Group – Jupiter’s Ghost
A critique flies in to save the day! 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… Read More ›
The Blog Lives!
As you might have read in an earlier post, I took a hiatus from this blog to focus on my wife’s health. She is doing much better now, and I am ready to restart the fun. I hope to follow my… Read More ›
Critique Group – In the Beginning
I am posting this critique submission today, because I need to end this feature for now. I will post my reasons why later today. Since this is the last one in the submission queue, no one will be left hanging…. Read More ›
Critique Group – Writer’s Dilemma
Of course we want a critique. Everyone wants a critique, right? 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… Read More ›
Story Development – Let the Ghosts Speak Part 4
Parts 1, 2, and 3 of Let the Ghosts Speak brought the story to the crisis event, which some call the inciting incident. Because of this incident, the protagonist’s normal world will never be the same. He will now have to… Read More ›
Critique Group – The Brothers of Elliar
Have you ever had a moment like this? Most writers have. 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… Read More ›