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An Audio Christmas Gift for You

Daniel Schwabauer Daniel Schwabauer ("Mr. S." to many of you) recorded an audio presentation of one of his favorite short stories, "Mountain Man," a Breckenridge Elkins story by Robert E. Howard. The story, read by Daniel, features his very own genuine acting voice. This may, or may not, be a plus. We hope you enjoy your gift as much as he enjoyed creating it for you.

Growing a Story from the Spine Out

December 19, 2013
Daniel Schwabauer
Daniel's Writing Log, The Writing Life, Writing Tips and Tools
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Daniel Schwabauer I sometimes wonder if my work-in-progress will ever be anything more than a private playground for my characters. Of course, all of this self-analysis can go too far.

How to Write Evil, Awesome Villains

December 12, 2013
Student Contributor
Help with Characters, The Writing Life, Writing Tips and Tools
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Rebecca Harrison, Guest Contributor Villains can be some of the most difficult characters to write and they can be the difference between a stagnant story and a powerful one.

When the Missing Ingredient in Your Story Is You

December 5, 2013
Student Contributor
Stuck? Discouraged?, The Writing Life, Writing Tips and Tools
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Miguel Flores, Guest Contributor Few things we learn about writing are consistently applicable to every writer. One of those rare things is this: writing is hard.

Does Your Creativity Have to Grow Up?

November 28, 2013
Staff Writer
Parenting a Young Writer, Push Your Imagination, The Writing Life, Writing Tips and Tools
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Tineke Bryson, Staff Writer Life throws many changes at us. They threaten an end to our creative ambitions. Whether it’s a job with no wiggle room for ideas, so much college homework you’re worried you’ll lose your love of reading, or a new life role (marriage, parenthood, anyone?), change has a way of making us feel like a naive idiot for calling ourselves a writer, an artist, an adventurer.