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Literary Ventriloquism

Posted on December 3, 2006 by Gordon

so what’s your take on how to write good, engaging, and realistic dialogue? i’ve heard some writers say that you should never use “he saids” and “she saids”. other writers say you HAVE to identify who’s talking at least every … Continue reading →

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Dirty Words

Posted on November 22, 2006 by Gordon

Cover your virgin ears, we’re about to dive into the vile netherworld of profanity. This topic polarizes people. On one side are the folks who preface every decision with “is it good for the children?” On the other are the … Continue reading →

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Manufacturing Fear

Posted on October 31, 2006 by Gordon

Depending on who you listen to, our greatest fears as humans are either: terrorists, spiders, and death; or loss of identity, rejection, and humiliation. There’s not much documentation to support a collective fear of Slovakian hostels, finger-knives, the undead, mechagodzillas, … Continue reading →

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Red Zone Writing

Posted on October 27, 2006 by Gordon

It’s a great feeling when you can “see the light” at the end of a long-form work like a novel. A premature sense of accomplishment sets in, followed by the creeping dread of anxiety. But how the hell am I … Continue reading →

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Theme vs. Plot

Posted on September 25, 2006 by Gordon

I haven’t really written anything yet because I’m struggling to come up with a theme for [the book]. Also, would you agree that all the stories have already been told before? Yes, there’s really nothing new under the sun from … Continue reading →

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