Tag Archives: workshop

Finishing The Story

Posted on April 24, 2011 by waxings

You get a great idea, throw yourself at the keyboard and tap away enthusiastically. The characters, action and dialogue flow quickly through your fingertips, living and breathing on the screen almost before you are aware of them.   That first rush of … Continue reading →

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Looking for Truth in Fantasy

Posted on March 2, 2011 by waxings

It seems contradictory, but the best fantasy is rooted in reality. Unless it contains what author and literary academic Anthony Eaton describes as ‘touchstones of truth’ with which readers can relate, he says the most fantastic, imaginative story will fall … Continue reading →

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