Wednesday, April 24, 2024
A Fresh Perspective on Prostate Cancer
Monday, April 22, 2024
South Park Story-Telling
How can the words 'but' and 'therefore' propel storymaking? Find out in a little over two minutes. (Note: I'm experimenting with these words now on a short story. I'll let you know how it goes.)
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Lester Dent Rocked the Pulp House
Fun with Fiction Formula
Craig McDonald | |
You break down a 6k word short story into four 1500 word segments. Add an antagonist, the bad guy's goal, a good guy determined to stop him, but seemingly overwhelmed by the villain's resources.
But the doomed hero wins out. Toss in a plot twist at the very end, sending the reader away with the warm feeling of not having squandered his time.
In a way, the Dent formula is like constructing IKEA furniture. First assemble all the parts, follow directions, and gaze with pride upon the finished item.
James Bama |
Monday, April 15, 2024
Prostate Cancer Affects the Miind and Heart
How Could It Not?
Lot's of manly health areas take an ugly hit from the ravages of prostate cancer. Listen in and find out how to cope with the changes. As I can attest, life goes on and so can you.
Friday, April 12, 2024
A 10k in May
Forgot about this one. Originally slated for late January, the race was cancelled when the state decided to cease all events at the original campground/start line. Naturally, they gave the race organizers little notice.
Now shoved along the Ventura coast a mile or so, this 6.2 mile beach run will be a nice fun event for my wife Joy and I. I've been busy as of late with health issues—like high blood pressure—and have fallen out of shape.
Seven weeks to snap out of my lethargy and prepare.
More soon.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
A Pulp Title to Cherish
A Golden Story Prompt
guto |
Monday, April 08, 2024
Not Short Stories Again!
Yes
Reedsy.com |
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Happy Easter 2024!
Wallpaper.com |
A beautiful wind-swept day after another storm. We're enjoying coffee and lemon cake. May your day be blessed plus or minus lemon cake.
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
What's So Funny About Prostate Cancer?
Microfiction: Post-Op Blues
The doctors call constantly. Or, I should say, their assistants call and ask when I'll return for the rest of the procedure. My wife ferries a cell phone to me outside in the yard, as I now spend hours concealed in the ivy.
In a high-pitched rapid voice, I inform the doctor's assistants that I feel used, a pawn of the health insurance agencies, since my post-op treatments will require decades of expensive medications and operations. All the pre-op love bombs and encouragement I received from TikTok are meaningless now.
My wife grows distant. She spends hours in the garage watching YouTube videos, then building something long and wooden with steel coils and a large metal bar.
I can't be tricked. I'm more cunning than ever. But if peanut butter is placed on this device, I'll go it.
Monday, March 25, 2024
Putting the Write Back in Write Enough!
Since When?
If you're wrestling with wordsmithing, you could do a lot worse. Westwood details his own struggles, his mistakes, what he did to correct him, sloppy writing habits and ways to rectify those flaws. Westwood also offers his own editing and critique service for short fiction and novel extracts.
No kickback for me, other than sound, straight-forward writing advice. Below is Westwood demonstrating ways to add depth to your fiction.
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