Blog: Mel's Muse - Archive for February 2010
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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Articles on related themes:
Current Affairs; Writing & Publishing A Book
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.
Creating Character Led Conflict In Your Novel
Posted: Monday, 8th February 2010
Last month I began what turned out to be a series about Transactional Analysis. It was what I call a combi-article: one designed to help real people with real needs, but also to inform the creative writing of authors of fiction. Titled Conflict Resolution: Relationship Psychology – And Creating Fictional Characters, my intention was to show that there are a number of ways to heighten the suspense in your novel.
Articles on related themes: Creative Writing; Character; Plot
Transactional Analysis: Getting Off The Drama Triangle Part 2
Posted: Thursday, 4th February 2010
The Drama Triangle is a model of dysfunctional relationships, in which I might see myself as occupying one of three roles: Victim; Rescuer; or Persecutor. As Victim I require you to become my Rescuer. If you don’t comply, I may become a Persecutor, accusing you of neglecting my needs. If you choose not to be my Rescuer you may, instead, become a Persecutor, accusing me of failing to take responsibility for myself, and thus putting me back in the role of Victim. You may then feel guilty and become my Rescuer after all.
- This description of the games people play may be unrecognisable
to either of us.
Articles on related themes: Self Help; Personal Growth; Relationships
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