By: Nicole Galloway-Miller No matter the genre, every story needs an antagonist, a character who works against the hero or heroine and thwarts his or her every move. When writing a villain, it is easy to turn to the tried and true clichés of evil in-laws, serial killers, and stalkers. These types of characters make [...]
Show don’t tell—at once the best and worst piece of advice a writer can hear. The first reaction is “But I’m telling a story!” The next thought in line is “this isn’t a screen play!” A writer must balance their story with visual descriptors to avoid setting their story in a void. If the [...]
Huldredrom – Dream of the Hid-Folk by Christopher R. Knutson Review by Eric Staggs This unique piece of literature came to my attention through pure chance. Since I have found that the best pieces of literature often do arrive via unforeseen channels, I agreed to read and review it. I’m glad I [...]
Spectacle Publishing Media Group is offering a $100.00 prize in our inaugural publication fiction contest. All writers qualify! Experienced authors and new talent! We’re seeking fiction or creative non-fiction tales about “life changing events” for the better or for the worse. The collection is entitled “On The Brink…” 2,500-5,000 words character driven stories all genres This contest [...]
