No. 32/100 flash fiction stories. This one features Kazran Guenever, a character from my short story collection The Drabbles of a Dreamer. "I don't usually hit the ground running. Instead, I greet it fully with my face in the mud. And then I get up and limp away. "See, that was always the most important part … Continue reading Idioms: a Sci-Fi Flash Fiction Story
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The Thrawn Trilogy: The Importance of Story “Cleanup”
There are good endings, the ones that leave us crying or make us smile, blessing us with a feeling of wonderful satisfaction. There are bad endings, the ones that make us yell and throw our books against the wall. Why do we never talk about the "meh" endings? Because they, perhaps, are the worst kind … Continue reading The Thrawn Trilogy: The Importance of Story “Cleanup”
Living Thankfully
You ever notice how everyone posts tons of stuff about thankfulness around Thanksgiving, and then all of those posts just disappear throughout the rest of the year? It's not a judgment so much as food for thought - I do it, too! And I don't think this means that we're only thankful in November, but … Continue reading Living Thankfully
Are You Cheating the “Show Don’t Tell” Rule with Dialogue?: Basic Storytelling Elements Part 9
Welcome to my ten-part series where we’ll be going through the ten basics of storytelling as outlined in my guidebook The 10 Lost Elements of Storytelling – a book you can get for free by subscribing to my newsletter! In these posts, we’ll pound out the basics of these storytelling elements, but my guidebook is … Continue reading Are You Cheating the “Show Don’t Tell” Rule with Dialogue?: Basic Storytelling Elements Part 9
Opportunity: Globe Soup’s 7 Day Story Writing Challenge
I've been subscribed to Globe Soup's emails for quite a while now. It's a great website to search for writing competitions, courses, and resources - but with all the competitions they hold, that's the element that really attracts me. I so enjoy challenging my writing abilities by entering writing contests, especially those like the 7 … Continue reading Opportunity: Globe Soup’s 7 Day Story Writing Challenge
Blanket Fort: a flash fiction story
No. 31/100 flash fiction stories Oliver knew it had been a mistake to delegate the task of setting up the living room for movie night. In hindsight, he berated himself for trusting the task to anyone else. Especially his teenage boys. "What do you think, Dad?" Ricky stood proudly and crossed his arms, admiring his … Continue reading Blanket Fort: a flash fiction story
Review: The Questions of Jesus by John Avery
Rating: 5/5 stars - must read! The Questions of Jesus by John Avery is filled with several small, devotional-like lessons that take a close look at both the questions Jesus asked people and the questions people asked him. The short sections and Avery’s easy-to-read style make each lesson a breeze to get through and simple … Continue reading Review: The Questions of Jesus by John Avery
10 Best Snacks for Writing Sessions
Does anyone else like to snack as they write, or is that just me? If you’re one of those ravenous writers, chances are you've had some great snacks while you're writing and you've had others that have spilled all over you and your keyboard. It's okay, it happens to everyone. But it doesn't have to! … Continue reading 10 Best Snacks for Writing Sessions
Conflict Keeps Interest: Basic Storytelling Elements Part 8
Welcome to my ten-part series where we’ll be going through the ten basics of storytelling as outlined in my guidebook The 10 Lost Elements of Storytelling – a book you can get for free by subscribing to my newsletter! In these posts, we’ll pound out the basics of these storytelling elements, but my guidebook is more detailed on … Continue reading Conflict Keeps Interest: Basic Storytelling Elements Part 8
Reblog: 7 Ways to Find Telling in Your Writing by First Edition Design Publishing
...I’ve since discovered that it’s almost impossible to see Telling in your own writing just by reading. The story you’re sharing is alive in your mind, playing like a movie, with every detail available to your brain, from the pink sky your characters stand under in your scene, to the low hum of traffic in the distance. … Continue reading Reblog: 7 Ways to Find Telling in Your Writing by First Edition Design Publishing
The Story Canvas 