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What's in a Word: Editor's Checklist for Short Fiction, Metaphor and Motif
Published on 2012-02-15 07:29:00
Motif: The echo of an interesting characterThe next items on our editor's checklist for revising short, or longer, fiction are metaphor and motif. We'll start with brief definitions, and provide questions to ask yourself while revising your work.Metaphor: A metaphor uses an image, a story or an object to represent a less tangible object, quality or idea. For example, "Her eyes were glistening jewels." When revising your work, ask yourself whether your metaphors are original, well-placed and appr
Characters Welcome: Editor's Checklist for Revising Short Fiction
Published on 2012-02-08 09:27:00
How will your characters change?Before the month of love began, we had started reviewing the editor's checklist for revising short fiction. Today, we return to the list and address character development. Here are questions to ask yourself during the revision process.Character Development and Arc:Does the main character change noticeably, albeit subtly, organically and believably?If the character doesn't change, is the reason for his stalled growth clear and understandable?Characters (Primary):Ar
The Challenges and Rewards of Writing Historical Fiction: Author C. M. Keller on Screwing Up Time
Published on 2012-02-01 07:03:00
C. M. Keller is an award-winning novelist and author of Screwing Up Time. She loves old movies and poison rings. In her spare time, she searches for that elusive unicorn horn. She's currently hard at work on her next young adult novel, the second book in Mark and Miranda's story. Her blog is A Merry Heart.C. M. KellerWhen Adele approached me and asked me to share the biggest challenge and most rewarding aspect of writing Screwing Up Time, I wasn't sure what I'd say. Many aspects of writing are b
