Self doubt can be a powerful force. "who am I kidding, I can never save her." and the idea of what could find could terrify him. What if she is dead? What me showing up would make this worse? What if they kill her because of me? These fears can lead to thoughts of self doubt and with people not...
I agree that "spelling out of sounds as comic-booky". I enjoy narrative description because it allows more use of the readers imagination. I also prefer the description on a sound, especially a cry or wail, be coupled with body language, emotion, over all description of energy. It paints more of...
I am currently working on a trilogy. This is my first story that goes beyond one book. I was wondering is anyone had any tips on keeping everything straight and not getting overwhelmed. I know this is a broad question but any tip at all will be appreciated. :)
A common issue with eating uncontrollable is that your body will try to itself. Meaning, the sick person will vomit. The individual may choke and asphyxiate or suffer an aspiration pneumonia. This is a very real way to die from this affliction.
I hold a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Social Work . I also have a background in International Studies with emphasis on Anthropology. I love watching people, learning from them and studying the systems in which people/society function. Now I am far from a wealth of knowledge but I still may...
In one of my writings I have a character that is born in Greece in the late 1400's. I know this isn't truly ancient but would you by chance know how outsiders would fit into the culture at this time, say an immigrant family that doesn't know the language?
I am working on coming out of the proverbial closet. I have been writing stories since I was about five years old. Until this past year I have kept this part of myself hidden because of fears, that I am sure you all are familiar with, "I'm not good enough", "People will hate my work", "Me? A...