Continued from here. Diary Entry #0180 Four days it took me. Four days, to learn of mine wife's mysterious ways; or need I say her body's? 'Tis a treacherous thing, this vessel; and much more besides. Now at least, I have learnt a most incongruous skill to transform mine body into that of a worm's. If... Continue Reading →
Writing Advice: Essays
One thing I set out to do with this blog--that I have yet to do--is write a series of long-form essays about topics that intrigue me. Perhaps I've done a bit of that with my 'Saturday Night Gaming' series, but I've decided that now would be a good time to take a long look at what... Continue Reading →
Writing Advice: Dialogue
I've always been a sucker for excellent dialogue. Snappy, clever remarks make for memorable characters, situations and so much more! Dialogue has brought me to tears, and laughter, and has infused me with a hundred emotions that I couldn't have expected would overcome me. Dialogue doesn't have to follow perfect grammar You want the characters... Continue Reading →
Thursday Recommendation: A Slip of the Keyboard
Terry Pratchett is one of the writers I most admire. A few posts ago, I wrote about adding humor to your writing. Pratchett doesn't simply 'add' humor; he weaves social commentary into his impressive body of works -- Discworld and otherwise -- and then proceeds to mask it with satire and sharpness that can kick... Continue Reading →
Writing Advice: Humor
Humor is one of the fundamental ingredients in any story. From horror to drama to epic fantasy - no matter the genre, there's always time to lighten up the tension with a healthy dose of humor! Humor can be a genre in itself, as well - Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett are two masters who... Continue Reading →
The Grimoire Reliquary 