Weapon of Choice

Streamlining a plot into a razor-thin weapon of efficiency and movement has never been me. Instead, I tend to bludgeon a reader over the head with bulky, unwieldy knots of storyline. This works, but it can work better.

So, my next effort will be a love child of both plot philosophies. I expect the labor pains to be grotesque at times, but the result, I hope, will be endearing… Now, I’ve just got to puzzle out how a sword and a mace have sex.

Until tomorrow…

Chloe

The Sink & the Short Story

My advice to authors of short stories?

The kitchen sink is out of play.

Throwing every word you’ve ever known, including the proverbial kitchen sink, at your project just won’t cut it, my friends. You’ve got to pick and choose from your arsenal of verbal weapons.

Don’t be grabby. Be smart.

You’ve only got so many attempts to knock a target down with a short story. Choose what you throw at it wisely… and leave the poor sink alone.

Until tomorrow…

Chloe