So you have a great idea for a book. You’ve done some character sketches. You know where the story is going. The only thing that’s left, apart from the writing, is to decide where to set your book. Your hometown? No, too many people know you there. That little town where you went on vacation […]
Behind the Scenes: Author Donna Schlachter conjures a unique setting
Have you ever started to read a book where you got to the third chapter (or sooner) and tossed it aside because you weren’t engaged? To engage readers, writers often focus on developing multi-dimensional characters and character journeys and backstory, but we neglect that all-important setting. When handled properly, setting becomes as much of a […]
Behind the Scenes: Author Angela D. Meyer yearned for the perfect place
My husband and I lived in Kansas City, Missouri, for twelve years. In the spring I often enjoyed picking blueberries with my children at an area blueberry farm. Blueberries are amazing fresh off the bush and my kids often ate more than went in their buckets. The owners assured us they fully expected this. After […]
Four elements that every flash fiction story needs
Sick of writing your novel? Sure, I may be biased since I run Splickety Magazine, a flash fiction publication dedicated to showcasing the country’s best quick fic with kick, but we all know how difficult it can be to finish a novel. The solution? Write some flash fiction (a short story 1,000 words or less). […]