Novel-writing is a long and arduous process that requires as much discipline and focus as creativity. Poets can have as many bad habits as they like, for their lines are few and short, but us novelists need to keep our bad habits in check, for our lines are numerous. And to do that, we must … Continue reading Bad Habits for a Novelist
He took her to his place, and they had tea and biscuits. Rain poured outside. She wanted to go home, but he did not let her; she did not have an umbrella, and he did not trust her enough to lend her his. 'Where will I sleep?' 'In the bathtub.' Related articles A 50-Word Story … Continue reading 50-Word Tales #94
The inky-haired woman saw the hatted boy approach and dropped her red kerchief at her feet. 'Boy, will you pick it up?' Her fancy skirt was rather short. Blushing, he stooped, picked it up, and gave it to her. 'Good boy. Now you shall accompany me to the dentist.' Related articles A 50-Word Story a … Continue reading 50-Word Tales #90
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