Most short stories have but one plot. The very best, however, have what I call a plot-and-a-half – that is, a main plot and a small subplot that feeds in a twist or an unexpected piece of business that ads crunch and flavor to the story as a whole.
Most short stories have but one plot. The very best, however, have what I call a plot-and-a-half – that is, a main plot and a small subplot that feed… - Elizabeth Sims
Most short stories have but one plot. The very best, however, have what I call a plot-and-a-half – that is, a main plot and a small subplot that feed…
- Elizabeth Sims
The most obvious – and easiest! – way to gain perspective is to put your work away for a while. The truth is, we don’t know how taking a break free… - Elizabeth Sims
The most obvious – and easiest! – way to gain perspective is to put your work away for a while. The truth is, we don’t know how taking a break free…
I once had an editor advise me, as I was revising one of my early novels, to add more characters. I played around with the idea. As soon as I'd decid… - Elizabeth Sims
I once had an editor advise me, as I was revising one of my early novels, to add more characters. I played around with the idea. As soon as I'd decid…
People may come and go,lives may change in a instant,but love and friendship will last forever. - Elizabeth Sims
People may come and go,lives may change in a instant,but love and friendship will last forever.
... And the only way to find that honesty is to not overthink it. For your writing to come alive--to be multi-dimensional--you must barter away some … - Elizabeth Sims
... And the only way to find that honesty is to not overthink it. For your writing to come alive--to be multi-dimensional--you must barter away some …
Subplots bring realism to your main plot simply by existing – by interrupting the flow. Why is this? Because life doesn’t move forward all at once. I… - Elizabeth Sims
Subplots bring realism to your main plot simply by existing – by interrupting the flow. Why is this? Because life doesn’t move forward all at once. I…
If I have all the faith so as to move mountains,but do not have love,then I an nothing. - Elizabeth Sims
If I have all the faith so as to move mountains,but do not have love,then I an nothing.
Sandy is kind. But she has a smart mind - Elizabeth Sims
Sandy is kind. But she has a smart mind
If you want sucess,you must pursue it. - Elizabeth Sims
If you want sucess,you must pursue it.
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