Opening Paragraph from Dicken’s, A Tale of Two Cities It was the best of times, it was the worst of … More
Tag: fiction writing
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ Graham Greene’s Opening Paragraph in “Brighton’s Rock”
Opening Paragraph from Graham Greene’s Brighton Rock Hale knew, before he had been in Brighton three hours, that they meant … More
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ The Best Part of Writing
“That is the best part of writing: finding the hidden treasures, giving sparkle to worn out events, invigorating the tired … More
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ What Writers Influence Your Style?
“As for the writers who have influenced me they are many. Hemingway, Chandler, Ray Bradbury, Richard Matheson, Charles Beaumont, William … More
💡 Something to Think About
As a kid, I never realized we were poor. I grew up in a 4 room cold water flat. At … More
🖋 Writers’ Wisdom ~ What’s the Secret to Good Writing?
“Have something to say, and say it as clearly as you can. That is the only secret.” ~ Matthew Arnold
🖋 Writers’ Wisdom ~ Caste Self Doubt to the Side
When you feel that creeping self-doubt, acknowledge it. Write down your feelings in your journal in your journal… and then … More
📖 Writer’s Tip ~ Be True to Yourself
Ignore every current trend and movement; pay no attention to what is presently most admired or most mocked; beware fervent … More
📖 Writer’s Tip ~ Start Someplace
Sometimes the hardest thing in writing a story is where to start. You don’t need to have a great idea, … More
📖 Writer’s Tip: Writing a Sentence
The first thing to ask when writing a sentence is ‘What am I trying to do?’ ~ Stanley Fish