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Tag: Stephen King

My 5 favorite antihero characters from books

October 22, 2018October 19, 20186 Comments

The term “antihero” gets thrown around a lot. Everyone seems to have a different definition, and they bring up every character from Severus Snape (who was most definitely not one) to Han Solo (also not an antihero. Lando in Empire Strikes Back maybe, but not Solo.) A true antihero is not a hero who does … Continue reading My 5 favorite antihero characters from books

On Beginnings: Stephen King’s first lines

August 31, 20156 Comments

Stephen King has some wonderful first lines, that both hook the reader and skillfully capture the essence of the book. There's a lot to be learned from his technique. Here are four of my favorites. The Gunslinger The man in black fled across the desert and the gunslinger followed. This sentence sets up the story’s … Continue reading On Beginnings: Stephen King’s first lines

10 Practical Writing Tips from the Greats

February 22, 2015March 25, 20153 Comments

There's a lot of writing advice floating out around there, much of it to do with the philosophical approach to the craft, or the ever elusive formula for creativity. I've compiled here a list of very practical suggestions from Kurt Vonnegut, Neil Gaiman, Stephen King, and a few others. Some of this advice may seem … Continue reading 10 Practical Writing Tips from the Greats

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