Because everyone loves a good story
On Writing, Part 4: Making Stories
When it comes to story writing, there are three essential pillars. As per usual, King gives some sage advice about them, including his unorthodox approach to plotting and dialogue. Check it out!
On Writing, Part 3: Good Habits
It’s a holiday weekend. The last thing on your mind is implementing more good habits, right?
That’s completely understandable. Live it up, and then come back to this post when you’re good and ready to kick your life (and your writing) up a notch.
Trust me, some of these tips are worth the wait.
On Writing, Part 2B: The Writer’s Tools
You certainly remember my last post about the writer’s toolbox, right? Sure you do. It was the one about vocabulary and grammar. (Did the mention of those words put a damper on your summer? Sorry about that.)
Anyway, this week’s installment from Stephen King’s “On Writing” is equally helpful, looking at paragraphs, fragments, and fiction. Don’t miss out on this great advice and ultra-short post!
Plus, find out which two famous books were written on a dare.
Hot Off the Press: The Edge of Everywhen
This week, Past Watchful Dragons offers you a bonus post! I’ve recently read a brand-spanking-new book called The Edge of Everywhen, by A.S. Mackey, and I wanted to tell you all about it!
On Writing, Part 2A: The Writer’s Tools
Every trade has its tools, and the craft of writing is no different. King proposes that the writer needs to have various tools handy, and the less the writer consciously thinks about using them, the better. This week we look at the two most common (and important) tools in the box.
And lest you think this advice is for would-be novelists only, think again. It applies just as much to writers of day-to-day correspondences. Also, it adds fuel to the fire of those who already feel anger when reading sloppily-worded billboards.
Grammar police, ye be warned.
Past Watchful Dragons Meets Rabbit Room
We interrupt your regularly-scheduled programming to bring you this exciting news: the Rabbit Room blog has kindly chosen to post one of my articles! For some brief backstory and the link, visit my blog. Then head over to the Rabbit Room website and check out the article!
On Writing, Part 1: King’s History
And so it begins.
This week we start to examine Stephen King’s _On Writing_. (Please hold your applause until the end of the performance.) This masterful book of million-dollar writing advice begins with the harrowing tale of young Stevie King, a child who suffers many pains and woes.
If you’re squeamish, read the first section with one eye closed and the other squinted. Otherwise, I think you’ll enjoy the backstory for one of America’s creepiest storytellers.
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