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Questions 3: Keeping a Story Flowing

We all have preferences for flow in a story.  Let’s see what everyone thinks: What do you think is a good tool for creating seamless breaks in a story? What sport would you compare writing to in terms of maintaining … Continue reading

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Threats to Story Flow

Keeping a story flowing is more difficult than people realize.  In fact, I think there are multiple threats to this essential of storytelling.  These are from my own experience, so I’m sure there are more. Concurrent Adventures This is when … Continue reading

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A Time to Nap

 Muscles ache And thoughts limp along The week has not been kind Brutal in its hours With deadlines at your heels A break comes within sight Glistening on the horizon Blocked by papers appointments And traffic forged from Hell Even … Continue reading

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