What elements make for a believable character? What can writers add that aids in the complete and utter suspension of disbelief? Lots of thing come to mind like quirks, back stories, associations, inner thoughts, tribulations - and the list goes on and on. However, something many authors have done with beloved recurring characters is to give them hobbies. Certainly Sherlock Holmes had several and varied 'pursuits'. Agatha Christie had Miss Marple constantly knitting. Let's try rounding out
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all though the GA house
not a creature was stirring, not even a bear, penguin, wolf, eagle, zombie, tiger, cat, or Cindy Lou Who.
The stockings were hung by Steve's dryer with care.
In hopes that St. Myr soon would be there
The GA community were nestled all snug in their beds,
while visions of naked men, or women, danced in their heads.
And Valkyrie in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,
had just settled our brains for a long winter's nap
Importance Of Continuity
Believe it or not...well, you probably do...hehehe, I used to be MUCH worse about story continuity in my own work! I mean, as hard as I tried, it was always a difficult task trying to keep everything all together the way I really wanted to. And that was while I was working with handwritten NOTES to help guide me and keep me on track. (Keep an eye out for my article on personal story notes soon!) But that’s one of the traps of trying to keep all of your story’s detail
This Friday I present a guest prompt by @Thirdly I know, I know lazy.
Prompt #189
Holiday Hazard: The protagonist drank too much spiked eggnog while staying with his family over the holidays. His younger cousins somehow manage to convince him to go with them to a Winter-themed amusement park even though he has a hangover. There at the amusement park, he finds someone he manages to get along with more than anyone else he'd ever come across. They end up holding hands even while riding ro
Our first writing event of the New Year is fast approaching! The deadline to submit tributes to Carlos is December 27th at 12:00 pm EST. Anyone is welcome to submit a tribute. If you are not currently an author/poet, let me know if you need help navigating the process. We've already received some entries, and I am looking forward to a lot more. Let's show our love for Carlos!
Did you catch Monday's detail-packed feature, Phases of the Moon, back in 2021 when @Mann Ramblings posted it? If not, I hope to tempt you into reading it with this week's Signature feature blog posts, so on to the excerpt!
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Sub-genres of westerns focus on the western United States, the frontier in general, and the rugged individuals that tend to populate such places. The sub-genres can range from the historical context, the present day, or the weird with fantasy and aliens invading the west.
Sub-genres: Weird West, Western Historical, Western Modern, Western Romance, Western Sci-Fi
Top 10 Most Read Western Modern
Change of Heart by sojourn
Riding Lessons by Andrew To
This month I admit I couldn't pass up another "family" story... but with a dose of last month's paranormal feature. Have you read the last story @Mann Ramblings posted, Phases of the Moon? Well, maybe this week will convince you if you haven't!
Length: 146,674
Description: Under the phases of the moon, Jimmy Coutreau is hunting, following the howls that don't belong. A loner by choice, he finds himself fascinated by Sawyer Thomas, a man who doesn't belong in his world, but here
On the 8th day of Christmas, by true love gave to meeeeee, divorce papers!!! 😮
Well, that isn't how the song goes But if any of you do get divorce papers on Sunday, I am so sorry
To tell the truth, all I can remember from that song is the five golden rings, two turtle doves and a penguin in a pear tree This shall lead into the question of the week! Hmmm, do I have a question of the week every week? So rather than just asking what your favourite Christmas song is, I want to know
Character Combos
As many of you guys already know...I absolutely LOVE to work with ensemble casts in my own work! It gives me so much freedom and extra room to build characters up (or tear them down) without having to resort to long bouts of exposition to do it. I’ve always thought that the true identity of a character was more impactful by centering on their positive or negative interactions with the other characters in my stories then just talking about them, second-hand. It says soooo muc
The holidays aren't always the picture of perfection depicted in Hallmark movies or on holiday cards. In fact, it's pretty safe to say that the opposite tends to be more true to reality for most people. We all have that relative with opposite views who loves to start in at the dinner table, or a busybody who's all up in everyone's business and then proceeds to pass judgment on it. Then there's making sure the food is perfect, the table is set, and the house is clean. Planning for the holiday
You know what I like about the holidays? There's the food, the gatherings, the booze. But there's also games, and it's time to play! Right here, right now. Get your guessing hats on because it's Author Guess Who! For those who aren't familiar, we have a lovely interview with a mystery author. It will be your job to deduce who it could possibly be, which may or may not be easy. After you've taken some time to think about who it might be, make your guess in the comment section!
Let's get int
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That so sad. I only start read his stories few week ago and they really good and even helps me with school things and thinking what to do. Feel sorry for all his friends here to.
Everybody is undefeated at the start of the season. Whether the fan's cheery optimism is justified gets sorted out by playing the games.
Except for Cleveland fans. They are cursed to suffer.
I could spend a goodly amount of time on this one, but won't. I chose to focus instead on his last quote for the word of the day.
Pathological Liars, Psychopaths & Natural Liars - Differences
I am going to suggest a test that each you may try and is impossible to cheat at????
You would only be fibbing to yourself.
The Test!
This is a three part(3), times test. Close your eyes and say one of the types, whose face or what faces come to mind.
Do thi
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