story | The Cuckleburr Times

Jan 14, 2010 by Merrill Heath

In this article I’m going to touch on three very simple rules for writing dialogue that anyone can follow: 1. Avoid too many...

Dec 24, 2009 by Robert L. Bacon

Story Threads can be a Huge Problem if Not Resolved, and even Some of the Most Respected Writers are Not Sacrosanct A thread is a...

Nov 9, 2009 by Thomas Ajava

Some people have a problem with starting a story. I don’t. I have a problem with finishing them. I know where I want to go, but...

Sep 22, 2009 by Laura Backes

Once you’ve plotted out your book, developed the characters and written the last word of text, the real work begins. As busy...

Aug 29, 2009 by Kelly Swanson

Today I decided to have a moment of spontaneity with my toddler, which is unusual for me to engage in things I can’t spell....

Aug 28, 2009 by David Bowman

The most important element in a story is conflict. If your story does not have a central conflict, you don’t actually have a...