Writing Action Scenes: You'll be Lucky to SurviveVincent O'Neil
This presentation provides detailed tips and techniques on crafting action sequences that put the reader right in the midst of the tumult. Complete with example excerpts.
This was delivered at the Sleuthfest mystery convention in Boca Raton on March 1, 2018.
A live audio version of this workshop, along with the live audio for three more of the presentations I have posted on this site, are available for purchase from VW Tapes: Conference & Seminar Recording. If the link below doesn't work, please go to the VW Tapes webpage and type my name in the Search box.
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Presented at the 2019 Boskone science fiction convention in Boston, this workshop offers tips and examples for punching up the dialogue sequences in your writing.
Blooming Twig Books — #Writing Short Stories #booksthatmatterBlooming Twig
Have you ever wanted to write a short story, but you can't even max out a Tweet? Blooming Twig has a handy guide for crafting short stories. This will give you an idea of what to expect, write, and give you dash of encouragement. Happy writing.
Since 2005, Blooming Twig has been building its profile as the little literary engine that could, ignoring fads and sticking with work that has depth and the power to make a difference. Its bold stance has been validated by bestsellers numbers and numerous indie awards. Currently, the intrepid publishing house averages 20 releases per year with a catalog of books that totals over 300.
http://www.bloomingtwig.com
#booksthatmatter
@booksthatmatter
Writing Action Scenes: You'll be Lucky to SurviveVincent O'Neil
This presentation provides detailed tips and techniques on crafting action sequences that put the reader right in the midst of the tumult. Complete with example excerpts.
This was delivered at the Sleuthfest mystery convention in Boca Raton on March 1, 2018.
A live audio version of this workshop, along with the live audio for three more of the presentations I have posted on this site, are available for purchase from VW Tapes: Conference & Seminar Recording. If the link below doesn't work, please go to the VW Tapes webpage and type my name in the Search box.
http://vwtapes.com/search.aspx?find=Vincent%20O'Neil&fbclid=IwAR0SkwWW5izLbBFvZHKhqOI953GMXhhsFBsg749We3dvq4-43BcFj_S-aMU
Presented at the 2019 Boskone science fiction convention in Boston, this workshop offers tips and examples for punching up the dialogue sequences in your writing.
Blooming Twig Books — #Writing Short Stories #booksthatmatterBlooming Twig
Have you ever wanted to write a short story, but you can't even max out a Tweet? Blooming Twig has a handy guide for crafting short stories. This will give you an idea of what to expect, write, and give you dash of encouragement. Happy writing.
Since 2005, Blooming Twig has been building its profile as the little literary engine that could, ignoring fads and sticking with work that has depth and the power to make a difference. Its bold stance has been validated by bestsellers numbers and numerous indie awards. Currently, the intrepid publishing house averages 20 releases per year with a catalog of books that totals over 300.
http://www.bloomingtwig.com
#booksthatmatter
@booksthatmatter
What are the elements of narrative structure? Where should your novel begin? What is the resolution? What are the narrative questions you should ask yourself before writing the book? Do you need to outline? This and more!
First person, third person, omniscient. What are they? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Why should you think like the director of a film when considering point of view?
What are the elements of narrative structure? Where should your novel begin? What is the resolution? What are the narrative questions you should ask yourself before writing the book? Do you need to outline? This and more!
First person, third person, omniscient. What are they? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Why should you think like the director of a film when considering point of view?
16. • Author: always outside of the story world; writer of the narrative
17. • Author: always outside of the story world; writer of the narrative • Narrator:
18. • Author: always outside of the story world; writer of the narrative • Narrator: conveys or tells the story; sometimes from inside the story world (internal narrator), sometimes outside of the story world (external narrator)
19. • Author: always outside of the story world; writer of the narrative • Narrator: conveys or tells the story; sometimes from inside the story world (internal narrator), sometimes outside of the story world (external narrator) • Character:
20. • Author: always outside of the story world; writer of the narrative • Narrator: conveys or tells the story; sometimes from inside the story world (internal narrator), sometimes outside of the story world (external narrator) • Character: an agent that advances the plot through action, dialogue, or thought
21. • Author: always outside of the story world; writer of the narrative • Narrator: conveys or tells the story; sometimes from inside the story world (internal narrator), sometimes outside of the story world (external narrator) • Character: an agent that advances the plot through action, dialogue, or thought • Narratee:
22. • Author: always outside of the story world; writer of the narrative • Narrator: conveys or tells the story; sometimes from inside the story world (internal narrator), sometimes outside of the story world (external narrator) • Character: an agent that advances the plot through action, dialogue, or thought • Narratee: the recipient of the narrative, the “listener”; usually inside of the story world
23. • Author: always outside of the story world; writer of the narrative • Narrator: conveys or tells the story; sometimes from inside the story world (internal narrator), sometimes outside of the story world (external narrator) • Character: an agent that advances the plot through action, dialogue, or thought • Narratee: the recipient of the narrative, the “listener”; usually inside of the story world • Reader:
24. • Author: always outside of the story world; writer of the narrative • Narrator: conveys or tells the story; sometimes from inside the story world (internal narrator), sometimes outside of the story world (external narrator) • Character: an agent that advances the plot through action, dialogue, or thought • Narratee: the recipient of the narrative, the “listener”; usually inside of the story world • Reader: always outside of the story world; receives the narrative
25. •Narrator: conveys or tells the story; sometimes from inside the story world (internal narrator), sometimes outside of the story world (external narrator) • Narratee: the recipient of the narrative, the “listener”; usually inside of the story world