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Reflecting on Silver Line of Power
My first and favorite story, Silver Line of Power. Today, I’m writing about a literary journey. These are my thoughts on my first story "Silver Line of Power," which was based on a dream I had when I was nine. I had seen several western and civil war movies, and always thought it would be cool to grow up in the cowboy era. I made a quick note of my dream in my dream journal, but didn’t actually start writing it as a story until I was 14.
By Alex H Mittelman 3 years ago in Writers
So, You’re Ready to Write a Sex Scene. Top Story - August 2023.
Whether you pen fiction or essays, eventually your human characters are going to want to have sex. While coupling is an instinct to ensure a species survives, for humans, it’s far more, mostly because our brains are the largest sex organ we possess. Sex can be existential if we procreate to leave something of ourselves behind when we die. It can feel sinful, nasty, embarrassing, terrifying, pleasant, loving, unifying, and downright like the best thing ever invented. So, why is it so difficult to put it down on paper?
By Lacy Loar-Gruenler3 years ago in Writers
Publishing your book through a Publisher
Every would-be writer's dream would be to write a book, publish it, get a movie deal, and live life like Dean Koontz. Mine included. So when I finished my book, Memoirs of the In-Between, and it was accepted by Page Publishing on the first submission, I was beyond the moon.
By Hope Martin3 years ago in Writers
How to Tell Any Story Ever. Top Story - August 2023.
What if I told you I had the key to telling a great story no matter what? That no matter what characters, plot, and genre, your story would always turn out compelling, entertaining, and relatable? Would you want to know what it is?
By Sarah Massey3 years ago in Writers
Mark Twain's Somewhat Pedestrian Rules for Fairly Adequate Writing
Read books. If you have none, read the newspaper, read an old letter. But do not read the stars, for they only bring false hope. Write Letters. Correspondence brings one great joy. There is nothing more satisfying than having someone recall the misery of a life that is not your own. Care not to take too much joy from the pain of others, however, for pain is a plentiful thing. Write in a conversational tone. Oftentimes, I write as though I am speaking to my wife, minus the usual violence. Write for a moment here and there. Don’t replace creativity with volume. Remember why you’re writing in the first place. If writing holds no joy, then be a dentist. If you haven’t the stomach for dentistry, be something else. Go out amongst the people. How can you create diverse characters when everyone around you is either someone you like, tolerate, or someone of close relation? Free write. Take pen in hand, put words to paper - ignore all the rest. Some of my greatest work has come from a lack of forethought. Incidentally, so have several of my children, and they are indeed great work. Take your writing on the road. If you write only in one place, your mind will travel absent of your body, and this may be a mark of insanity. Take time to daydream, because daydreams are where stories are born, but do not daydream yourself into a ditch. Make a schedule and stick to it. That is all.
By Mack Devlin3 years ago in Writers
11 Things Highly Productive Ghostwriters Do Not Do
Despite everyone's busy schedule, some people seem to manage it effortlessly. The folks who live and breathe productivity know that it’s not about working harder but rather smartly. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a student, an entrepreneur, or a ghostwriter—we can all benefit from being more productive.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Writers
Calm before the storm
In a quaint coastal town nestled between towering cliffs and the endless expanse of the cerulean sea, a sense of serenity always hung in the air. This was the town of Haven's End, a place where time seemed to slow down, and worries melted away with each gentle wave that caressed the golden sands.
By Ajayi Femi3 years ago in Writers
