glimpses shared by our authors
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One good model for story structure (taught to me by Bruce Holland Rogers) is Algis Budrys’s seven point story structure. It has: a character, in a situation, with a problem, ... read more -
Toward the back of the room was a gigantic storage closet where Mr. Watson housed his multiple 36 packs of Diet Mtn. Dew along with any living or once-living creature ... read more -
Today I took the two Dachsunds for a walk. It was finally sunny but somewhat crisp outside. Good day considering that three days ago we had arctic winds and snow. ... read more -
Dear N, (Because we are not friends and it is presumptuous to name you so.) You led me into thinking deeper about my art and for that, I thank you. ... read more -
Dear Friend, To see you again, such a gift! It's been years and years to the day since we last met. We were each at different parts of our journeys. ... read more -
Basya was standing in the middle of a heavily, fogged field. His breath was coming out in quick, short pants, tongue lolling out of his mouth as he tried to ... read more -
Piece of gum, he challenged. This is he took out the minuscule piece of chewed to death gum and held it between his thumb and index finger. The shame of ... read more -
I am not sue why my memories are strong about my life at such a young age but after I turned seven my Dad disappearederstand and was never to return. ... read more -
The fact that the dog always dies has been drilled into Marrok's brain since his mother used to read him to sleep. He remembers her reciting Stone Fox, her voice ... read more -
My character: Rachel Dunaway Her age: 27 Her occupation: hair stylist Her marital status: Married Lives where: Beaumont Tennessee Children: no Husband: Albert, age 45, an auto worker at the ... read more
