Writing

Critique Group – Out of Darkness

The order of the editor must end? 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 comment on one… Read More ›

Story Development – Search for The Astral Dragon

A lengthy excerpt from my new story, Search for the Astral Dragon, is below. First a bit of discussion: I decided to gear my new story toward young adults instead of middle-grade readers. That allows me more flexibility with regard… Read More ›

Critique Group – The Black Claw

Or maybe the editor could be a red pen with a seemingly unlimited supply of ink. 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… Read More ›

Critique Group – Ninety Seconds

And then someone critiques your story. 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 comment on one aspect… Read More ›

Critique Group – Wait! Stop! Look!

I guess it could be worse … maybe. 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 comment on… Read More ›

Critique Group – Wings of Change

Just don’t give me a flaming critique! 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 comment on one… Read More ›

Critique Group – Read, or the Owl Will Eat You

If it’s Tolkien, we must have a hefty serving of deus ex machina, right? 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… Read More ›

Critique Group – Dust and Ashes of a Fallen God

Too many dirty, bearded men make for bad box office sales. 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… Read More ›

Critique Group – Love is Blind

Please conduct yourself properly. 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 comment on one aspect can be… Read More ›

Search for The Astral Dragon – Part Two: Emotional Bonding

Let’s continue analyzing the beginning of this story, this time with emotional bonding in mind. Here is a link to the story’s first two chapters: Story Development – A Space Adventure This time we will look at the aspects I… Read More ›