As writers, it’s easy to get in the habit of relying on words. These words are old friends we know well and they work for us. I know—when I search one of my manuscripts for over-used words, I find some favorites over and over and over. Yikes! It’s time to treat that well-worn word as…
Tag: fiction
Writing a character you don’t like
Sometimes a story or poem requires a character (or narrator) you don’t like. In fiction it’s often the antagonist. While this person isn’t always evil, s/he is generally unlikeable. After all, the antagonist is thwarting your main character for some reason. So how do you approach writing a believable character you don’t like? Here’s how…
Consciousness of a Flat Planet
She wants to float above him, beyond his reach. As he splits the water with his sleek form, the specter of his voice echoes around her. Washed by his waves, she lulls her head toward the stars. Obscured by a canopy of gray mist, the stars dance a…
The proof is in the reading
Proofreading. Oy. Yet we all know those people. They seem like they can spot a transposed i and e from a football field away. Well, most of us are not those people, so we have to work just a bit harder to do a great job proofreading. When proofreading your manuscript (or anything), here are…
Intersection of Fiction and Poetry
Fiction and poetry are often treated as different types of writing—and they are. I think, however, that the most beautiful writing happens when the two intersect. Poetic passages within fiction that paint an emotive, vivid picture transport our minds and souls. Poetry that tells us a story as well as affects us can teach us…
Red Haze (Sneak Peek)
5 Stars: ”Author Adrian Lilly very skillfully weaves a multiplicity of threads, never once telegraphing in advance where a particular plot thread will end up. More than once I found myself on the edge of my seat, heart in mouth, awaiting an outcome. I’m eagerly anticipating the next book in this series.”–Mallory Heart Reviews 4…
The Devil You Know review
The Kindle Book Review for The Devil You Know is in and I received four out of five stars!!!!! ————————————————- Adrian Lilly’s debut is well written. He does a great job keeping the spookiness going to the very end. If you are a fan of this genre, if you are a fan of Stephen King,…
Oblivion — Week Three
The conclusion of Oblivion. (Continued from last week.) Day 3: December 20, 2012 10 AM Sinclair dried off and tossed the towel to the floor before checking his phone. Are you coming? Sinclair tossed the phone on the bed and dressed. Two places he had called would not rent to him because he was under…
Serial Addiction: Introduction
I have loved the written word since I learned to write the alphabet, and I have been telling stories ever sense. The posts here are a continuing serial fiction story updated once a week. I hope you enjoy those that I share here. The first story will appear Nov. 12, 2012.
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