Category: Thoughts on Writing

A collage of 3 images: Fantasy castle (Image by Peter from Pixabay,) alien spaceship over a city (Stefan Keller from Pixabay,) and a gladiator helmet and gloves (ArsAdAstra from Pixabay.)
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The Power Of The Mighty Plot Device

Or: Science Fiction v. Alternative History – Similarities and Difference Anderson Gentry The Genre(s) I’ve always thought it odd how science fiction, fantasy and alternative history get lumped together as one genre. I’ve written very little fantasy (and have published none of it yet) but I have written some space-opera sci-fi as well as some...

JP Coman: On Writing
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JP Coman: On Writing

Continuing the special series about JP Coman, we asked  for their thoughts on writing. If you missed part 1, read it now! What do you think most characterizes your writing? Great dialog and interaction. Characters that are memorable, and scenes that you can visualize like a movie. Why did you choose to write Children’s Fantasy? ...

A Figure of Speech
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A Figure of Speech

Figurative language is essential for creating a full sensory environment and helps readers to become emotionally invested in your characters. It’s also what will most likely be quoted when people talk about your writing. “My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives.” (Blazing Saddles) Is...

Spell- Inktober Day 4
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Spell- Inktober Day 4

Today’s word is Spell. I’ve come up with an interesting writing prompt: I’ll always remember her last words, “Come sit with me a spell, child. There’s things you need to know.” And the next illustration by Ruby Drake – are we under her spell, or she under ours?