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Xylorica’s Gift
A fun story by my friend Mara… ❤
This is a short story I wrote a few months ago. I originally had parts of it written for another creative writing class but I lost it, so this is completely new. This is a glimpse into some of my writing outside of my usual New Adult comfort zone, so enjoy!
Xylorcia’s Gift
THE STENCH OF LIVESTOCK AND UNWASHED MEN became fouler the last hour of travel. Prince Artenance had a day left before reaching the village of Pryka with his caravan. His stallion, Shadow, had seen the Fairy River and launched a rebellion amongst the sheep, goats, and cows by nearly throwing Artenance for a traitorous sip of cool water.
“Are you considering pushing through the night, Art?” Said his second, Evander Heron.
Artenance crumpled the letter Evander had stolen from the King’s messenger crow. “I haven’t decided yet.”
“We should heed the Elder’s warnings about traveling in…
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Five Ways To Give Your Characters Emotional Depth
Creating a character isn’t all physical description and heartbreaking backstory.
Well, a lot of it is, but it’s not just that. You need to round out that tall, dark-haired beautiful orphan with some emotional depth. The kind that will keep your readers turning the page and recommending your stories.
They’ll do this because they’re invested in your books. And they’re invested because they relate to the characters. They might not be tall, dark-haired, beautiful or an orphan, but they know how it feels to miss family, to never find the right pant length, or to be judged by their looks.
Creating a relatable connection to universal struggles is key and ensuring your characters have emotional depth is the metal that forges that key.
Five Ways To Give Your Characters Emotional Depth
Don’t Say Emotions
Emotions are something we all feel, unless you’re a serial killer.
Writing “She was sad”
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Looking For An Agent?
You’re coming to a close on your manuscript and have started thinking about agents. If you go the traditional route, you are going to want one. Where are they? How do you find one that would be a perfect fit for your work?
You could ask a friend, but odds are they will have no idea. You could go to conferences and hope to bump into one or maybe even by time for a short critique or pitch, but your best bet is the internet. It offers a wide range of information on agents and publishing houses. Unlike authors of the past, you have the world at your fingertips.
Take out the keyboard and start typing.
Association of Authors Representatives, Inc – AARONLINE.org This site contains over 400 literary and dramatic agents, who have pledged to adhere to the association’s high standards of professional conduct in serving their…
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A tale of the nasty Writer
I always was taught by other authors that we’re stronger together than alone. When a fellow author is being bullied or worse I stand WITH them. That author is my ally. There is NO need to jealous of other authors. When they have SUCCESS it’s free KARMA for those of us still trying to reach the success.
UPDATE – Since this post went live it seems Mr Meredith has removed his posts and taken down his story, either that or is working through and blocking people from seeing.
Recently in Book-land we have had a fair bit of drama on Facebook, concerning a certain writer who took a severe dislike to being given honest constructive criticism by a published author.
I didn’t bring it to my blog for two reasons .
1 – It was incredibly ridiculous behaviour
2 – He didn’t warrant the exposure
Only now, he has wandered into the very grey area of Libel and Character defamation and is trying to destroy a good friends name. An author who is well known and loved in the community. He is harassing readers and making all sorts of accusations.
Let me back track.
A few days ago a fellow author had written a post about authors…
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