scene comparison

Scene Comparison from Freedom’s Fires

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I’m working on a new novel, tentatively titled  Freedom’s Fires. Below is a scene that occurs early on. It’s main goal is to introduce the primary protagonist, Ryan Freeman. He’ll be one of three protagonist characters that the story will explore deeply. The scene’s secondary goal is to further introduce the reader to current living … Read more

Writers’ Groups and Caretaker Scene

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Originally, I was uncertain about the value of working with a critique group, but I have to say that it has been an invaluable experience overall.  To get the most out of the experience, I found that I had to sift through critiques that weren’t story centered like plot notes that, frankly, were complaints that … Read more