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For My Fellow Magicians….
Years ago I bid adieu to the rodent relay, and I couldn’t be more happy about it because now I have the time to do the things I’ve wanted to do for as long as I can remember. One of … Continue reading
Posted in Historical writing, Memoir, novel writing, Writing
Tagged beginning writer, fantasy, fraud, magic, novel, rat race, retire, success, word pictures, writer, Writing
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Character Emotions — Part Nine
While far from a complete discussion of emotions, we’ve touched on those I think are the most critical and/or difficult to convey in any kind of writing. But one emotion that’s gone undiscussed until now is also one fiction writers … Continue reading
Posted in Historical writing, Memoir, novel writing, Writing
Tagged cannibals, character emotion, characterization, contentment, happiness, readable, Viking, Writing, writing emotion, zombie
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Character Emotions — Part Eight
Last time around I presented the opening scene from a work in progress by writer Nancy James. Many of you who took the time to read it may have come away with the same question in mind that I had, … Continue reading
Character Emotions — Part Seven
In the past few posts, I’ve discussed a number of emotions. This time I’d like to focus on an emotional state which isn’t as easy to sum up as fear, anger, jealousy, or passion. I’m talking about shock. Like most … Continue reading
Posted in Memoir, novel writing, Writing
Tagged blood, death, dismay, emotion, furnishings, guilt, gun, horror, March of Dimes, secrets, shame, shock, suicide
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Character Emotions — Part Six
These discussions about how to convey character emotions don’t come in any particular order, alphabetical or otherwise. So, if you’re trying to guess what comes next, good luck! But here’s a visual clue for this go-round: Please try to restrain yourself, … Continue reading
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Tagged anticipation, cliche, emotion, excitement, execution, first date, first kiss, gallows, guillotine, nerves, roller coaster, wedding night
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Character Emotions — Part Four
Before I launch into the next emotion on the agenda, I want to pass along a link to a website which provides an interesting look at emotions. Click Here! It provides a good discussion of Plutchik’s Wheel, a tool used to … Continue reading
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Tagged action, anger, angst, anxiety, capturing emotion, dark fiction, drama, emotion, fear, Fiction, horror, Plutchik, restaurant, sou chef, suspense
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