Drama, Melodrama, Betrayal, Humiliation
Where is the line between drama and melodrama? More specifically, can my characters be melodramatic without their actions and attitudes affecting the voice of my writing? Can I write melodrama without melodrama? Its a pair of interesting questions—ones I’m trying to suss out in my rewrite of Chapter Three. Of course there are some clues in […]
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Growth requires a process of change. A seed is nothing but stored potential until the forces of water, earth and heat conspire to penetrate its hard shell and force a germination. Through these external forces the germ has no choice but to swell, slowly devouring its kernel until it breaks through the tough exterior of […]
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There may be no greater struggle in the life of a writer than choosing the first words of something—anything! How do you ensure you’re making the correct first impression? The right words are immortal: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” or “Last night I dreamt I went to Manderly […]
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