Mining Your Past: Turning Personal Experiences into Compelling Fiction: Part 2 Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m continuing my exploration of using your life and experiences as inspiration for your fiction. So, let’s continue by delving a little deeper. Mining Your Past: Turning… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring the idea of using one’s own life as a well of inspiration for writing strong, compelling stories. So, without further ado, let’s jump in. Mining Your Past: Turning Personal Experiences into Compelling Fiction: Part 1 Have you ever… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring the concept of subtext and how using it can enrich your stories. Subtext Have you ever read a story where the most poignant moments weren’t about what was explicitly said but what lingered beneath the surface? That’s the… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring how to give and receive constructive criticism. Constructive Criticism Ever get “feedback” that stings more than it helps? Or maybe you need to offer input but worry you’ll come across as rude? Constructive criticism can be nerve-wracking, yet it’s one… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am continuing to explore the theme of good vs. evil. Let’s get to it! If you’re a writer interested in the theme of good vs. evil, you might wonder how to keep this trope compelling. After all,… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well! Today, I’m exploring character archetypes! Let’s get to it! Common Character Archetypes I have said it many times before, but it is true: writing and creating believable and relatable characters is essential for… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m offering some tips for avoiding clichéd story openings. So, let’s dive in! Clichés to Avoid for an Original Novel Opening Your story’s first few lines are crucial. They set the stage for your plot, introduce your readers to your… Read More ›
Hi everyone! How are you all? Today, I am exploring the world of idioms and how they can aid us in our fiction writing. So, without further ado, let’s begin! Idioms In fiction, language is not merely a vehicle for… Read More ›
Hi everyone! How are you all? Today, I am exploring the concept of cliffhangers and how and why we use them in our stories. So, without further preamble, let’s get started! What is a Cliffhanger?A cliffhanger is a literary device… Read More ›
Hi everyone! How are you all? Today, I am exploring the idea of reader interpretation and the difficulties some of us writers face in letting our work go and giving it up to our readers’ imaginations. Your Readers will See… Read More ›
GEORGE L THOMAS 