Dusty Grein, ACP Creative Development, Write Askew Blog

They’re Gone

by Dusty Grein yellowed bits of paper blown along by sour winds whistling through empty swings dying of cancerous rust echoed laughter oft repeated behind the silence fills my memories in the hazy distance another building falls like cards reminding me there's no one else to hear it loneliness is much worse than the death I … Continue reading They’re Gone

Dusty Grein, ACP How to Write Classical Poetry, Write Askew Blog

Heavy Steps on Cobbled Stone

by Dusty Grein As heavy steps echo on wet cobbled stone, the townsfolk slam shutters, to keep out the night. The monster strides boldly. The darkness he owns as heavy steps echo on wet cobbled stone. Huge seeds of raw terror, in hearts he has sown; the bravest of men now sit huddled in fright. … Continue reading Heavy Steps on Cobbled Stone

Amaryllis Media Creative Development, Writing Best Practices

Writing Rules Do Apply To You! Who Knew?

Once the rules are explained then you begin to see how and why they SHOULD apply to you. Once you know why they are in place you will understand why your character needs to break the rules to highlight the traits that are specifically theirs.