Death of an Innocent Character

If you’ve ever written consistently you’re going to find yourself killing someone about one week in. No matter what genre, eventually someone dies. Like death itself, it’s natural and inevitable. But that doesn’t make it easy, unless you don’t care. For this character I’ve got on the chopping block now, I’m getting chewed up. That … Continue reading Death of an Innocent Character →

Rise and Shine

The sun struck Ashley’s eyes despite the pok-a-dot blanket she pulled over her head. She’d become accustom to it since sleeping in her twin bed pressed against the west wall of her bedroom. Her reason to get up early as an alarm clock for all those yet to wake, the light crawled along the small … Continue reading Rise and Shine →

Come On, You Know What I’m Talking About

The reference is a powerful, yet often unwittingly misused tool in the writer’s belt. The right reference in the right time and context can leave an audience rolling with laughter or if everything go awry, scratching their scalps bloody. As the name implies, a reference is the act of bringing up an event, concept, saying, … Continue reading Come On, You Know What I’m Talking About →

Hammer it Home: Repetition and Reinforcement in Stories

I was watching Aladdin with a stomach full of Thanksgiving goodness, light-hearted without the typical wall of criticism that accompanies a writer, and enjoyed the film immensely. If only I could flip that switch without copious saturated fats and the good drink, I’d be a happier human being. What struck me watching the film were … Continue reading Hammer it Home: Repetition and Reinforcement in Stories →