Feb 13, 2008
By John B Rosenman
Recently a writer on one of my loops asked when he should kill a story or novel. His novel, after all, had been relentlessly rejected, often by agents with varying criticisms. The verdict was in and it was unanimous: the thing was a turkey that could not be sold. Shouldn’t it therefore [...]
Recently a writer on one of my loops asked when he should kill a story or novel. His novel, after all, had been relentlessly rejected, often by agents with varying criticisms. The verdict was in and it was unanimous: the thing was a turkey that could not be sold. Shouldn’t it therefore be put to rest?
His question struck a nerve with me. Similar to many writers, I’ve written some real stinkers, wretched, amateurish deformities that beg to be ... Read More
Oct 26, 2007
By Janet Berliner
Aftermath
by
Janet Berliner
NOTE: This story was originally written at the request of Richard Dansky for Jerusalem at Night, a Vampire: The Dark Ages supplemental rulebook.
In Canaan, which was also known as the land of Israel, in the spring of the year Christians called 1197, Moslems prayed openly but with a sense of unease. Jews, for [...]
Aftermath
by
Janet Berliner
NOTE: This story was originally written at the request of Richard Dansky for Jerusalem at Night, a Vampire: The Dark Ages supplemental rulebook.
In Canaan, which was also known as the land of Israel, in the spring of the year Christians called 1197, Moslems prayed openly but with a sense of unease. Jews, for whom the spring coincided with the celebration of Passover, called the year 4957. They prayed, too, in secret and with no less nervousness. Moslems and Jews alike ... Read More
Sep 8, 2007
By admin
by Mort Castle
Here you have it, m’ lords and m’ladies… For this month’s Storytellers Unhinged, I’ve decided to give you nothing less than …
ROLL OF TRUMPETS
THUNDER OF DRUMS
A PERFECT STORY!
It follows, in all its perfection.
A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE
The [...]
by Mort Castle Here you have it, m’ lords and m’ladies... For this month’s Storytellers Unhinged, I’ve decided to give you nothing less than ... ROLL OF TRUMPETS THUNDER OF DRUMS A PERFECT STORY! It follows, in all its perfection. A FRIGHTENING ... Read More
Aug 8, 2007
By admin
by Mort Castle
Presenting … THE TWO WHAMMIES
Today, let us begin with a brief essay on the writing craft–and then, Postus Scriptus, a brief essay on the writing business.
TONE: THE WRITER’S VOICE IN THE READER’S MIND
Johnny, the new kid, walks into third grade, casually waves to his teacher, Ms. [...]
by Mort Castle Presenting ... THE TWO WHAMMIES Today, let us begin with a brief essay on the writing craft--and then, Postus Scriptus, a brief essay on the writing business. TONE: THE WRITER'S VOICE IN THE READER'S MIND Johnny, the new kid, walks into third grade, casually waves to his teacher, Ms. Cruth, and says, "How's it goin', ... Read More
