Over the weekend I was nominated by Dronstad for the Real Neat Blog Award. Thank you, man!! (I've been so busy with and mentally drained by summer classes that I've written few posts this semester [You've probably noticed]. This week, a part of me wanted to whip up a short, no-brainer post. But a bossier, … Continue reading The Real Neat Blog Award
Tag: writing
Belief and Event
The Paradox of History by Nicola Chiaromonte (1970) investigates the idea of History by assessing literature (e.g. Tolstoy, Stendhal, etc.) which gave me some things to think about in terms of creating characters, relationships, and events. Here are a few of those things: Belief Culminates in thought which is externalized through events (action) Defines limits … Continue reading Belief and Event
Evil’s Gesture
Down on one knee, Dr. Volkow lifted the oddly shaped lid straight up, gingerly, without scraping the insides of the device. He studied the machine's guts for a moment -- skeletal wiring, bright metal, bitter colors -- and a light akin glee touched his eyes. He threw his head back with a bark of a … Continue reading Evil’s Gesture
Evil’s Plan
Eric Hardwood stepped out on the platform overlooking the deserted main level of the reactor facility and sank onto the stairs. He'd been stopping criminals and saving people as the superhero Waveform since his sophomore year of college. And now, decked out in Waveform's midnight blue hero-suit, he leaned elbows on knees, disregarded the flashing … Continue reading Evil’s Plan
Writing Prompt Help!
Jennifer Hilty is looking for prompt ideas. She's asking for: "A thing and a mood." (Examples: Squid/Happy, Apple/Sad, House/Confused, etc.) Leave your ideas in the comments here: Jennifer's Prompt Post [She writes fantasy/science fiction - in light of that, I submitted "planet/delightful". She didn't specify how long the submission window will be open but she posted … Continue reading Writing Prompt Help!
In Transition
One week after spring finals, I begin my last semester of grad school (WOOOOOOO yeeeeaaaaah!! AHAHAHA, oh FINALLY!!!). It makes me happy. The LAST Semester A couple of writing goals will be met these next 3-ish months: First, it might seem like Villainy (science fiction - involves space travel) left for a solo trip … Continue reading In Transition
New Old Names
When I hear "Sherlock," I think of highly functioning sociopaths. When I hear "Dean," I think of brotherhood and loyalty. When I hear "Doctor," I do not think of my general practitioner (sorry, Doc). Impressions given by and historically attached to names influence how we assign them in fiction. Presently we seem to take those … Continue reading New Old Names
The Story We Wrote Together
On April 1st, I randomly selected 3 of your suggestions to give our scene a direction: Location: Under a bridge Inanimate object: Pocket watch Advice your mother/grandmother once gave you: Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something. And then yesterday, I wrote it (had a proper write-a-thon). All of your suggestions are in bold to make … Continue reading The Story We Wrote Together
Let’s Play A Game
I promised myself some sort of fun story surprise and I now know what it's gonna be, and I need your help. It's like an improv (sketch comedy) game: I beckon the audience (you) for suggestions with which I'll concoct a scene. THE RULES! You have from now until the end of Friday to post suggestions in the comments, and … Continue reading Let’s Play A Game
Entertainer Blogger Award
Thank you, Alexa, for nominating me! Check out her blog "The Novel I'll Never Write." (I particularly like her short fiction A Winter Scene.) The Rules: Thank the person who nominated you and provide a link to their blog. Add these rules to your post. Answer all the questions below. Display the award picture in your post. … Continue reading Entertainer Blogger Award
Duri Rolvsson 