For me really good acting is about subtext. Clive Owen Strong characters and strong stories often have subtext*–the story underneath that tells us more about our humanity, in some instances, than the main story. I think this is especially true in horror stories. At the front we have something sinister, horrific, terrifying, but the subtext…
Tag: short stories
The dreams of characters — a brief thought
When writing characters, do we ever stop to consider the characters’ dreams? The things, places, and people that our characters dream about—including daydream—tell the reader so much about the true motivation and desires of our characters. How characters interact with their fantasies tell us much about the character: do they indulge their fantasies, do they…
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…
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…
Oblivion — Week Two
Day 2: December 19th, 2012 7 PM The odd duality associated with adulthood in your twenties occurred to Sinclair as he exited the plane in San Francisco. Though fully an adult in legal terms, Sinclair speculated, in societal terms, he was nothing more than a juvenile delinquent. He felt eyes lingering across him as he…
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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