Lessons A Bunch of Stuff Happens: Part Two 28 Mar 20224 Apr 2022 Continued Retrospective) A week ago I took a look at my previous short story, Hunt of the Others, and I pointed out that I had struggled with the action sequences.…
Lessons Not Too Much, Not Too Little, Just Right 19 Apr 202128 Dec 2021 Just Right) The story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears is all about finding the happy medium. From porridge that is too hot, too cold, and just right to beds…
Lessons Taking Inventory 13 Jul 202013 Dec 2021 Avoiding Ruts) Writing stories is one of the best ways to get better at writing stories. Direct practice leads to better performance over time. However, there is another crucial practice…
Lessons I Regret You 6 Jan 202023 Nov 2021 Karma) Oedipus is introduced at the outset of his story as a well-meaning king of Thebes. Not all is well in Thebes, though, the city has been cursed with a…
Lessons Bad, but Not Too Bad 30 Dec 201923 Nov 2021 On Thursday I shared the middle chapter of my latest story. In it, our main character has discovered an object that will create for him anything that he imagines. He…
Lessons Let Me Explain This to You 14 Oct 201920 Nov 2021 Telling vs Evoking) It is interesting that we so often use phrases like "let me tell you a story." Once upon a time people did exactly this, but today we…
Lessons So Dark and Edgy 7 Oct 201920 Nov 2021 This last Thursday I shared the first part of a story, in which a small band attacked a military caravan. This assault resulted in a few moments of violence, including…
Short Stories Glimmer: Part Five 28 Feb 201915 Nov 2021 Reylim glanced down and saw her inner light glowing. It wasn't just a bright spot at her core anymore, it was her entire figure, vibrant and shining. She focused on…
Lessons Just a Little Diametric Opposition 24 Dec 201813 Nov 2021 Lately I’ve discovered a new favorite food condiment. It’s pepper jam. The combination of sweet and spicy, two flavors that usually stand in contrast to one another, is a very…
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