Tag Archives: Charles Dickens

Characters’ Age: Musings on How it Affects Writing

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

In the western world, we live in a culture that idolizes youth, and I suppose that’s understandable. We naturally gravitate towards characters who are young, healthy, vibrant, powerful, and exciting. And yet, some of my favorite characters in fiction (e.g. … Continue reading →

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An Argument for Writing Characters You Don’t Like

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

I’ve written before about some of the differences between novels and short stories, but for the past several days one of those differences has been sitting in the forefront of my mind: character. With only several thousand words to work … Continue reading →

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The Uses of Food in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror

Posted on November 24, 2010 by

Thanksgiving’s secular ethos built around food, family, and friends (three things I love) make this my favorite holiday of the year. Superficially, it’s all about the great feast centered around the Thanksgiving turkey, and so I thought why not post … Continue reading →

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