Here are ideas on how to create a spooky novel! I recommend the following books such as On Writing by Stephen King, On Writing Horror- the collection of essays by the Horror Writers Association, and Writing the Paranormal Novel- Techniques and Exercises by Steven Harper. These books go into real detail about the paranormal. Within … Continue reading Spooky Inspirations
Villains: A Twisted Love Story
Villains. Most stories don’t make sense without them. They are needed to propel a story forward, by giving our hero someone to confront. Nothing will make your hero look even more heroic than a worthy opponent. Therefore, villains are quite important. And they need to be written well in order to give your story the … Continue reading Villains: A Twisted Love Story
Nip the Naysayers
It is hard enough being a writer, sending your writing out only to receive rejection letters. But what about those around you who are critical of your passion for a career that pays little, but calls to your soul? I get criticism too. Often people tell me they see it as a hobby. It is … Continue reading Nip the Naysayers
Writing a Fight Scene
Let’s face it. Writing can sometimes be a struggle for us all. But the one thing that is perhaps the most difficult to write are fight scenes. They’re high-stakes, and very intense confrontations between characters, so if done wrong, they will end up reading very, very badly. When we think of fight scenes, we probably … Continue reading Writing a Fight Scene
The Great Debate: FanFic
Fan Fiction. Where do you stand on the big debate? I am personally neutral on the matter, as I see the arguments to both sides, but I’m still curious. How do other writers feel about fan fiction? By its very definition, fan fiction, or fanfic, is a written genre where canonical elements such as characters, … Continue reading The Great Debate: FanFic
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