Novel Form
Novels require suspense about the outcome between a determined person and a formidable obstacle. If the story cannot be cast in that shape, then another…
Category: Craft
Sub Categories
Choice of form to write
Staying motivated to write
Writing style
Reaction to Vicar of Wakefield
The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith My rating: 3 of 5 stars Goldsmith’s novel is a child of the Age of Reason. It’s much…
Math And Science Affect How I Think and Write
The facts, theories, and principles we use in one area of our life may become the organizing agents for our entire worldview.
Essay or Story
As a person interested in issues, sometimes I get a passion for a developing idea yet am unsure whether to express it as an essay…
Thomas Wolfe’s House
After Biltmore on Saturday, Kris and I walked in downtown Asheville Sunday morning and early afternoon. Great restaurants, street vendors, and specialty stores. Thomas Wolfe’s…
People Like Stories
What drives people to read stories? Readers want to escape or they want to learn.
Dialog in Fiction
Dialog in Fiction I stumbled across a lode for creating realistic dialog in a surprising book. Before I get to that, let me just highlight…
Louisa May Alcott
Reading has always brought me pleasure, but I came to enjoy writing only after many years. It fascinates me how writers came to their calling.…