Tag: writing
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3rd Person POV: Pros and Cons
Maisie wasn’t sure if she was hearing voices outside her room or actually going crazy. Have you ever vacillated between which point-of-view to use for your story? I sure have. I’m a sucker for third-person and the old-fashioned feel of it (although, I want to be edgy enough to try second-person someday). Typically, I opt…
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Working Class Writers, Science in Crime Novels, and more…
Should You Tell People You’re Writing A Novel? Reddit Users Offer Their Tips (Bustle) Several redditors advised others against telling people about their manuscripts, simply because being in the awkward position of “writing a novel” for five or 20 years can be socially painful. Speaking from a personal standpoint, this does not feel as bad…
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The Timeless Enemy by Jesse Teller
When I was a boy, my parents took me to the movies. This was back when we had no money. No money at all. We had to fight to get food on the table and we were always strapped. Well somehow, my parents found the money and the time to take us to the movies,…
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Waiting for the Sun to Go Down by Jesse Teller
There is a low hum. A bit of a hiss. Like that first few minutes on vinyl before the song starts. You can hear the song churning out low and slow. You are in the dark now. Lying on your floor with those huge headphones on. Around you, the world is still going. You have…
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The Hope of the Nation – Guest Post by Jesse Teller
On October 5th my fifth book Song will be released. The cast is led by a wizard named Rayph Ivoryfist. Many and varied are the shades of his personality, and wild and rampant are his powers. He is scary to write for many reasons. How do I challenge a character this powerful? How do I…
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Writing Prompt Contest Winner: Samya Fraser
Writing Prompt: Open a dictionary, find a word (any word), and write a story (500 words or fewer) based on that word. Being Prompt I could see in her face, she wanted to scream. Of course, I knew she wouldn’t. The same could not be said for everyone at this table, but mum – I’ve never…
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Writing Prompt and Contest!
It’s time to flex your writing muscles again and have a little fun with words. This time, we’re going to go full word-nerd! Even if you’re not a writer at heart, give it a try: Writerly Friday Contest Guidelines: Submit your story no later than July 21st to Questions@BernetaHaynes.com for a chance to have your story featured…
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On Writing and Publishing: David Z. Morris and Berneta L. Haynes
Shortly after the release of David Z. Morris’ debut novella, in night we coax things out of hidden shapes, Waking Writer’s editor sat down with him to discuss their writing journeys and the experience of publishing their first books. Berneta: What have you written so far? David: I’ve made my living as a writer, in…
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The Illusions of Dialogue – Guest Post by Jesse Teller
I came from a family of storytellers, I mean, gifted storytellers. They could pick you up and lift you into a tale like none other I have ever known. I apprenticed under them, and it made me the writer I am. I have been telling stories all my life and writing for most of my…
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Joss Whedon on Why He Writes…
I write to give myself strength. I write to be the characters that I am not. I write to explore all the things I’m afraid of. Joss Whedon
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