“There is no real ending. It’s just the place where you stop the story.” – Frank Herbert I don’t like this quote, but it’s because it’s so true. It’s frustrating for me. I mean, who doesn’t love a clear, sensible direction? Everyone must love it. Well, I do. lol But with writing, the rules onlyContinue reading “No Real Ending”
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Experimental Fiction
“A writer only begins a book. A reader finishes it.” ― Samuel Johnson Experimental fiction, what is it? It is a way to defy traditional writing formats. It is fun. It does come with challenges. You have to understand traditional literature in order to intentionally defy the rules. I like that over lifespans we haveContinue reading “Experimental Fiction”
My Novel is Experimental Fiction
There’s a misunderstanding of what experimental fiction really is. Experimental fiction is often confused with Sci-Fi. That is not what it is. Experimental fiction is playing with traditional writing styles and formats. It’s using innovation and creativity to push against the boundaries of traditional storytelling. There are so many ways we learn and absorb theContinue reading “My Novel is Experimental Fiction”
Character Development
Characters can make or break our novel. That’s why it’s important to find time to focus on your characters. An underdeveloped character can take away from a well-developed world and can lose your readers’ attention. It can be daunting to think about how much we have to do in our stories, but it doesn’t haveContinue reading “Character Development”
My Weekend Isn’t Over Yet
I still have one more day to sleep in and enjoy the day as I please. This four day has brought me so much inspiration for my writing. Went down memory lane quite a bit. I can’t believe I’ve been writing for 10 years now. I have been so many places and met so manyContinue reading “My Weekend Isn’t Over Yet”
I’ve Put World Building Off for Long Enough!
It’s time to develop my world! There were some things I was putting off until later, and world-building was one of them. I am now ready to think about what makes the secret community within my story tick. So the first thing I had to do was think about what I know. Then I askedContinue reading “I’ve Put World Building Off for Long Enough!”
Novel Writers
I think I made it to the end of my novel. The next step is going through and filling in all the unanswered questions. One of my writing comrades suggested making a spreadsheet that has scene descriptions, character list, and the purpose of the scene. Now that the ending is finally written, I’m going toContinue reading “Novel Writers”
James Joyce Inspo
I’m kinda focused on Joyce right now. Here’s some more James Joyce inspo. “Shut your eyes and see.” James Joyce I didn’t learn about James Joyce until later in my life. I do wonder if I would have appreciated him in middle school? I think he would have given me so much life. Well, what’sContinue reading “James Joyce Inspo”
Novel Update
Book Three of my novel has been scrapped. I’m currently rewriting it. I’m not sure how my main character is getting to the end but I know what I want for an ending. So send me hope and snacks. I don’t feel very close to finished at all. Writing is rewriting. Mastering the art ofContinue reading “Novel Update”
Climate Change and Our Temperament
Sunday Reflections Imagine a world where our climate is controlled by our temperament. Our happiness would warm the world up and our mourning would make the temperatures more frigid. What temp would anger bring? It’s interesting. It reminds me of Persephone and her mother, Demeter. It’s an interesting myth that explains the seasons. When PersephoneContinue reading “Climate Change and Our Temperament”
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