My last blog for 2023 at www.antheatpiscarik.com is Part 3 of “Caring for Characters” and focuses on character development. I’ll keep it short and, hopefully, memorable as we step forward […]
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Many strong and memorable female heroines have emerged from the pages of books. My favorites include characters from a handful of 19th century authors namely Jane Austen, Louisa May Alcott,
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Recently, I read The Maltese Falcon by author Dashiell Hammett. In 1929, the story appeared as a serial in Black Mask magazine and published in book form the following year.
One of the most quoted phrases, if you will, includes a deleterious backstory that rivals any novelistic plot. Sir Thomas Overbury was a 17th century English poet and essayist. While
When it comes to stories, I’m not the sentimental type. At least I don’t think so. I’m not a huge fan of romance novels either. I like stories that explore
We write characters that have personality quirks and all the things that make them unique. If not, they come across as stock types, stereotypical constructs that may mouth the words
If all goes well, my second novel in a series is weeks away from publication! YAY!!! The series will include five books as I envisioned after writing the first, UNEARTHING
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Recently, I participated in a screenwriting workshop that emphasized the importance of irony for character development for novels and films. In literature, irony can keep the reader engaged in the
Years ago, I had the privilege of working with an award-winning writer who had to her credit groundbreaking shows from television’s golden era: “All in the Family,” “Archie Bunker’s Place,”
Your story’s characters are real. Yes, they are real to the reader who adds dimension, likes, dislikes and their own experiences to them. If they are finely and exquisitely drawn
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