Each thought that we have, is a prompt to action. That’s it, that’s all. Recently, I’ve been busy thinking about all sorts. Photography, graphics, writing, loss and death, and the mystery of cats. I’m 62 years old. Days pass quickly. When Thursday comes around, that’s the day I can start doing what I want. I want […]
How to Write Fictional Characters Your Readers Will Remember
When I first began writing fiction, over a decade ago, I was fascinated by the idea that a writer develops a protagonist, and an antagonist, then chucks a few supporting characters into the mix, followed by sit-down-and-write-it. It really isn’t that simple. It took me a while to write unforgettable fictional characters. The thought of […]
How To Write a Love Story that Will Make Readers Sit on the Edge of Their Seats
There is never a time or place for true love. It happens accidentally, in a heartbeat, in a single flashing, throbbing moment. Firstly, read a lot of stories that you know cause readers to weep, cry, tear-up with joy. Ask questions about why that happens. How do you write a short romantic story that will […]
Writing Passionate Romantic Love Stories with Emotions
Short love stories are often sad. It means it didn’t work out for two people who started out with hope, but discovered that hope, being the last thing at the bottom of the jar, wasn’t enough. A good gangster story, one that goes down in the history of literature, tells a story of relationships and […]