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Unlock the Secret to Powerful Stories

By on July 26, 2012 in Quick Skills, Rachel Hauck, Story Crafting

This secret will change the way you craft stories. I’m not kidding. What I’m about to tell you will impact your writing all the way to the core and maybe even get you published. I’ve been judging a contest. I feel like I could cut and paste the same comments in each one. What does the hero/heroine want? What is the story question? What journey are they going on? Author’s inciting incident has nothing to do with the opening scene. What is his/her fears? Desire? Give a hint of these in the opening. What is the dark moment from her past? Show some sort of competence. Meaning, a superpower (what he/she does well.) Good at his/her job. Show confidence in the midst of failings and weaknesses. What is the black […]

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Get published in Flash Fiction!

By on July 24, 2012 in Writing Life

Instant gratification reigns supreme in today’s fast-paced society. I could go into a spiel here about Twitter, DVR, multi-tasking, and Big Macs, but we all live it (and, in most cases, love it) every day. Writing is no different. E-readers are replacing traditional books (some e-books even use short video clips throughout the story), and narrative summary, back-story, and omniscient POV are “four-letter words” in the writing industry now. Why? Because readers want books that read like movies. And it better not take much longer to read than it did to watch, either. So that’s where we are. Sharp. Hard hitting. To the point. In and out, nobody gets hurt. Enter: Flash Fiction. First, let’s establish what flash fiction is NOT. It’s not a PART of a bigger story, or […]

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Conversations: The powerful use of Internal Monologue

By on July 23, 2012 in How do I write Dialogue, Susan May Warren, Truth or Dare: Conversations with an aspiring novelist

“I’d thought she’d never get here.” Sally shot me a look as she sat down on the Adirondack chair next to me.  She eyed me warily. “Were you talking to me?” “No. Why would you think that?” I paused, looked away. “She’s so paranoid.” “Are you schizophrenic?” She raised an eyebrow.  “I’m sitting right here.” “Sheesh, touchy,” I said softly. Then, “What are you talking about?  How are you?”  I smiled. She stared at me like I’d turned purple.  I laughed. “I was internal monologueing.” “Out loud?” “So you could hear it.” “Please tell me that’s not what you really think.  I don’t mean to be late –“ “Calm down, Sally, it was just for teaching purposes. But if you were reading that, it would certainly add a bit of […]

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Replay of MBT interview with Ben Erlichman!

By on July 22, 2012 in Susan May Warren, Writing Life

In case you missed this post last week, I wanted to offer it again.  Have a great day of rest! ****** My Book Therapy is excited to partner with Splickety Magazine – a Flash Fiction Magazine that is sure to help you on your publishing journey!  Check out the video below and then Subscribe to the MBT Flashblog to get your FREE Digital copy of the current issue! Have a great writing week! Susie May PS – Splickety Magazine is having a cool contest with ACFW Colorado HISWriters Contest? Check it out at: http://www.hiswriters.acfwcolorado.com/flashfiction_2012.php. Share this Post…

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