Tag Archives: fiction writing

No excuses

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Sarah

Dear Readers, I’d like to say that my absence from posting has been because of something good; a new job, a new house, etc. But I can’t. The truth is, there’s no excuse. I can admit though that I’m running … Continue reading →

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Character Introductions – Agatha Edwards

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Sarah

Dear Readers, This week I’d like to introduce you to the mysterious Agatha ‘Aggie’ Edwards. Aggie is the grandmother of Cassandra Edwards, and she is quickly introduced – and killed – in the beginning of the story. Aggie is a … Continue reading →

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Creating Characters

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Sarah

Dear Readers, I’ve had some of you ask me how I go about picking the names for my characters, and today you get to know the big secret! I pick the names of my characters based on whether or not … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Rejection is a useful tool

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Sarah

  My guest writer today is Penny Lockwood Ehrenkranz,who has published more than 100 articles, 75 stories, two e‑books, a chapbook, and her stories have been included in two anthologies. She writes for both adults and children. Her fiction has appeared in numerous genre … Continue reading →

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Scenery

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Sarah

Dear Readers, The best writers to me are the ones that are able to pull you into their world with their descriptive character introductions and engaging dialogue. But the best writers bring you into their world with their scenery… “It … Continue reading →

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