But if reading grammatically incorrect writing gives you a headache, then this book is not for you.As for why this book consists of excerpts, it’s part of a series called “Vintage Minis” that consists of short (or excerpted) works from prominent authors from around the globe, generally ...
While the book is light on story, I was wowed by the author’s thought process and his use of language. While I’ve never read the original in Japanese, Turney’s translation is beautiful writing in its own right and I suspect it captures the sparse beauty for which Natsume’s work is...
Writing science fiction: a beginners guide for historiansscience fictionwritingstyleintergalactic conferencesAs more and more of our brave academics crumble before the powerful and frightening new intellectual movements that are sweeping through the historical galaxy, we look to the stars in desperation ...
When the idea for a story comes to mind, so do the bare bones of the characters, or at least the main protagonist. I know their age, name (although this can sometimes change along the way), and their role in the story. I am not a planner, although I was when I was writing crime...
I'm not saying this is the reason for *every* bit of slash. And maybe sometimes, the writer doesn't even know the reason why she's focusing on the two characters being together. There are many reasons for writing a relationship for a character or two- you like the characters, you wan...
This is a tricky way to write fiction. It can be done, and done well, but I’m surprised anyone thinks such modes are suitable for beginners. You don’t see this much with nonfiction, because instead of telling a true story fair and square, it has an extra layer of artifice. ...
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For complete beginners! Writing interactive fiction has never been easier - there are so many authoring systems available. Twine has become especially popular for web-based IF because of its user friendly approach, using visual tools to allow you plan your story with “sticky notes and string”....
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Butgreatmight not be the first word that springs to mind. Remember, this is a style of writing so short (most cap it at 1,000 words) and so accessible that some have deemed it “Twitterature.” For every half-baked stab at micro-fiction in your Instagram feed, though, there’s a ...