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Fantasy Literature and the Writer's Itch
“I write to relive the itch in my head.” So said American fantasy author N.D. Wilson, author of Dandelion Fire and 100 Cupboards, a wonderful emerging trilogy (set in Kansas) for young rea… more →
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Fantasy Literature and the Writer's Itch
Philip Martin wrote 4 months ago: “I write to relive the itch in my head.” So said American fantasy author N.D. Wilson, au … more →
Stories are Like Spiders and Spiderwebs
Philip Martin wrote 10 months ago: Stories are like spiders and like spiderwebs. That’s what Neil Gaiman thinks. Or he does via t … more →
The Power of Poe: Use of the Gripping Image
Philip Martin wrote 10 months ago: Imagery for a master writer isn’t just coming up with a nice turn of phrase . . . one that con … more →
December Hodgepodge (on creativity)
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Philip Martin wrote 11 months ago: As 2008 prepares to lead us into 2009, here are a few thoughts (about creativity, the writing proces … more →
Studs Terkel and the Golden Story
Philip Martin wrote 1 year ago: A farewell tip of the hat to Louis “Studs” Terkel (1912–2008), who passed away last Frid … more →
From Cavemen to Chekhov (on Storytelling)
Philip Martin wrote 1 year ago: Anton Chekhov (1860–1904) was a master storyteller, a beacon to those who followed his glittering le … more →
Throw Away the Thesaurus (on Repetition)
Philip Martin wrote 1 year ago: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” What is notable about that famous … more →
A Glint of Light on Broken Glass
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Philip Martin wrote 1 year ago: “Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” – … more →
postoilfutures wrote 1 year ago: AN EXTRACT FROM A POST-OIL FUTURE STORY “SAVE THE LAST PLATE FOR ME” By Jessica Symons A … more →
We Are Lonesome Animals
Philip Martin wrote 1 year ago: I gave a recent talk on being a successful writer (craft tips, pitching advice, and a few other help … more →
The Sea of Trolls (Opening Lines)
Philip Martin wrote 1 year ago: In my quest to convince emerging writers that a compelling opening for a novel can be an intriguing … more →
