On 8 November 2005 I began the longest story I had ever written in my life. This began with 70,000 words for the first book. The longest I had written before consisted of a mere twenty-two pages. The last ten years had been focused on poetry, and a novel was only something I read. AtContinueContinue reading “Ten Years of Novel Writing”
Category Archives: Writer Thoughts
Having Fun on the Run
There are many great moments that happen in the gaps in between. Moments that can provide fun and laughter, or just a hint of reality. These little gems can add much more giving characters depth or showcasing their flaws. Some unexpected sideways steps I have encountered involved falling down a hole, or vomiting on aContinueContinue reading “Having Fun on the Run”
Bringing a Cause or Two, or More
A story is bound to have more than one character, maybe many. This is where the plot can become rather entangled because every character has a need or desire. No matter how well characters get along their needs and desires may not be the same, and even if they are it can still cause conflict.ContinueContinue reading “Bringing a Cause or Two, or More”
Chantelle Griffin 