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If You Can (Write) Do; If You Can't, Teach!
Posted: Tuesday, 9th March 2010
I came across an article, recently, which stated that creative writing courses for aspiring authors are a ‘racket’ - and I wondered what you think?
IS THIS THE TRUTH ABOUT CREATIVE WRITING COURSES?
The author of the post pointed out that among hundreds of writing tips offered by dozens of authors, not one suggested taking a creative writing course. The implication was that if you need to sit around being taught about writing, you’re never going to make it as a great writer or novelist.
Articles on related themes: Self Help; Creative Writing
Return Of The Prodigal Son - Rembrandt Painting Inspires Author Henri Nouwen: ONLINE BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION
Posted: Saturday, 6th March 2010
Without exception, members of my real-time Readers’ Group found this an AMAZING book, and couldn’t believe how much they got out of it. To read the Questions that inspired their Discussion, which follows, go to: UV READERS' GROUP & ONLINE BOOK CLUB QUESTIONS: The Return Of The Prodigal Son By Henri Nouwen
If you think this is purely a ‘religious’ book for people of faith from a bygone era, think again. The themes are relevant to the whole of humanity, for all time. Here we are, in the 21st Century, struggling with issues that would have taxed the wisdom of Solomon: abortion; euthanasia; greed; poverty; sexual orientation; child trafficking.
Articles on related themes: Book Reviews; Book Club / Readers Group; Online Book Group
Godparents - What Should They Do? Anna Ford And Martin Amis At Loggerheads
Posted: Friday, 26th February 2010
Godparents - what are they and what is expected from them? In times of falling church numbers, it may seem almost anachronistic to be asking. However, it appears to be a hot topic!
ANNA FORD ON MARTIN AMIS’ ROLE AS GODFATHER
I arrived home from holiday today and, within ten minutes of stepping through the front door, received a phone call from the producers of the BBC Radio 4 programme ‘PM’.
Articles on related themes: Speaking Engagements; Radio / TV; Family & Parenting; Life, Faith & Other Stuff
EBOOK PRICE-FIXING: Who Gets Hurt in the End?
Posted: Thursday, 18th February 2010
I'm delighted, today, to include an article by Angela Hoy, on the topic of price-fixing the unit cost of e-books - a practice which will, ultimately, lead to a monopoly and, therefore, destroy choice for the end-user - readers!
Do let me know what your views are. Comments are moderated, and your contact details will never be revealed to any third party.
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Fictional Characters With Personalities That Build Conflict
Posted: Saturday, 13th February 2010
Conflict is as crucial to the narrative and structure of a novel as characters and dialogue. The author of fiction needs to ensure that the obstacles which prevent a character from achieving the story goal are driven by their own personality, plus that of other characters. That is, the personal relationships through which the characters interact. As I have written in earlier articles, without conflict there is, quite simply, no plot. Read What Makes A Story A Plot? to see what E.M.Forster has to say on the subject.
Consequently, we have been looking, recently, at plot summaries to see how best to use characters to build suspense.
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- If You Can (Write) Do; If You Can't, Teach!
- Return Of The Prodigal Son - Rembrandt Painting Inspires Author Henri Nouwen: ONLINE BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION
- Godparents - What Should They Do? Anna Ford And Martin Amis At Loggerheads
- EBOOK PRICE-FIXING: Who Gets Hurt in the End?
- Fictional Characters With Personalities That Build Conflict
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