October 2011
14 posts
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It's the Eve of NaNoWriMo
For many of you, tonight is Halloween. It’s time for trick or treating, wearing costumes, going to parties, and eating massive amounts of candy. That’s all well and good, but for another group of people, October 31 is the eve of another event.
That event is National Novel Writing Month.
Every year, during the month of November, writers around the world take a challenge upon...
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Writing Advice on Video: "How to Write a Story...
I’ve found another incredible video series on YouTube for the aspiring creative writer. It’s by the same people who produced a video series I showcased earlier called “Dan Wells on Story Stucture”.
This 12-video series is called “How to Write a Story that Rocks” and is literally about what the title says. The two authors speaking in this one are John Brown...
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Confidence Lost (Chapter 31)
Title: Confidence Lost (Chapter 31)
Genre: Drama
Rating: PG-13
Fandom: Batman/White Collar (crossover)
Summary: Everything about Neal Caffrey’s past prior to his 18th birthday is a mystery, even to him. However, when someone unexpectedly recognizes him by a name that he has never used as ...
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“Writing Excuses” Archive Episodes
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A letter to Bob Kane & Bill Finger
Dear Bob Kane & Bill Finger,
Years ago, the two of you together created a fictional character in 1939. His name was Bruce Wayne, otherwise known as The Batman. Back then, would you have even been able to fathom how huge a world-wide cultural icon your creation would become over seventy years later?
Before I write anything else, let me first say this.
Thank you.
Thank you so much, from...
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Anatomy of a Short Story →
Another great find of an article from writer T.N. Tobias. This one is all about the anatomy of a short story and what writers should keep in mind as they craft their tales of between 20,000 and 1,000 words.
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Confidence Lost (Chapter 30)
Title: Confidence Lost (Chapter 30)
Genre: Drama
Rating: PG-13
Fandom: Batman/White Collar (crossover)
Summary: Everything about Neal Caffrey’s past prior to his 18th birthday is a mystery, even to him. However, when someone unexpectedly recognizes him by a name that he has never used as an...
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Writing Advice on Video: "Dan Wells on Story...
Dan Wells on Story Structure
If you are a writer, and you’ve been struggling with taking a story from beginning to end, then this is a series of videos you should definitely watch.
Dan Wells is an American horror novelist, best known for his 2009 thriller <b>I Am Not a Serial Killer</b>. In this five video series on YouTube, he describes to aspiring writers the...
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10 Ways to Create a Plot Twist →
Though normally I use this blog for posting my own stories, when I found this link through StumbleUpon, I simply couldn’t not share it.
The article, written last November by T.N. Tobias, describes ten different ways to create very effective plot twists. He goes in detail with each description, even using a number of well known movies as examples so that the reader knows exactly what...
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Author Note: Changed Blog Name
Giving my followers a heads up. I’ve decided to change the name and url of my writing blog. It’s now “Writings by C.R. Scott”. I’ve done this so that I can include my original works on this blog as well, instead of keeping it centered solely on fanfiction. For now, the original works are only poetry. Plans are for later to include short stories.
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Villanelle: Look Within
With heavy heart, I turn my gaze within. Not sure of what I’ll find. My fears are strong. I need to hear myself above the din. A church will preach that we are born in sin. To think all souls are doomed from birth feels wrong. With heavy heart, I turn my gaze within. Some men will vow us gold from straw they’ll spin. The list of doubts which nag my thoughts is long. I need to hear...
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Sonnet: Persephone's Gift
“Do not look back,” I’d heard my mother say, Voice full of grief, her face was far too grim. It was so hard to trade the light of day For endless nights with undead lives and him.
Her sadness was the hardest thing to bear. Six months below was nothing next to that. Over the years, I thought, “What could we share Besides the sorrow my descent begat?”
One...
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An Update...
I’ve finally finished and posted chapter 29 of Confidence Lost. After drawing up some outlines, I’ve figured out that there are just two more chapters left to write.
Yes. Its almost done.
It’s hard for me to believe the end of this story is so close.
I’m determined to finish this story before the end of October. This is because I plan to start work on a new story for...
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Confidence Lost (Chapter 29)
Title: Confidence Lost (Chapter 29)
Genre: Drama
Rating: PG-13
Fandom: Batman/White Collar (crossover)
Summary: Everything about Neal Caffrey’s past prior to his 18th birthday is a mystery, even to him. However, when someone unexpectedly recognizes him by a name that he has never used as an ...
