Hey, SE Readers. Joan here today. I’m going to begin today’s post with a story. Trust me, I’m going somewhere with this. Back in the early 1980s, I read a series of books by one of my then-favorite authors. These books chronicled several generations of one family. The first volume was set in what was … Continue reading Using Timelines
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Ambiance and Writing
Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you on this September morning. Here in the Northern Hemisphere, we’re only three days away from the beginning of autumn—my favorite time of year. I love the cooler temperatures, the changing leaves, migrating birds, and fall fairs and festivals. While the stores are already putting out Christmas decorations, and at … Continue reading Ambiance and Writing
Series Fiction
Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. In my last post, I spoke of story length. Today we’ll discuss writing a series of books. First, let’s talk about serial fiction versus a series. Serial fiction is released in installments. This type of fiction became popular in the nineteenth century. Charles Dickens's The Pickwick Papers was … Continue reading Series Fiction
Story Length
Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. Previously, I talked about the advantages of writing short stories and participating in anthologies. Today, I’ll cover story length and the various definitions used in fiction. Later, I’ll pose a question. Image courtesy of Pixabay There are several terms to define works of fiction based upon the length … Continue reading Story Length
Independence Day
Hey, SE Readers. Today is a holiday in the United States, so we’re taking a day off here at Story Empire. Whatever you plan—spending time at the lake, going on a picnic, attending a parade or fireworks display, or maybe just relaxing—we hope it’s a good day for you. We’ll be back on Wednesday, July … Continue reading Independence Day
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