When it doesn’t quite go to plan

This week I failed the writing challenge completely. I attempted 4 seperate times to get something written and each time it felt lack luster. So instead of looking at what I was trying to do. I felt I would try to address the writing block. I could always point to it being the christmas/new years …

Whats in a character?

In the previous post an introduction to a couple of most developed characters was made; Issac and Serene Canning. Whilst neither are the oldest of my recurring faces I would hazard barring one or two others they are without a doubt the easiest for me to write and have seen the most evolution throughout their …

Writing Challenge-19/12/17

The premise of my weekly writing challenge is a simple one. I and a friend provide a genre and a theme to work with. 1000 word limit. A development of character, prose, exposition within that few words is something I’ve used as an exercise for years and having the opportunity to do with a friend …

SoE Cast and Crew:Supporting Roles

There is another side to my character and plot development, one where I have to be very much more ad hoc. Every Monday I run a tabletop game akin to Dungeon and Dragons; Shadow of Esteren- it's a Gothic Dark Fantasy and plays heavily on the tropes outlined by Silent Hill. There is much more …

Writing Challenge-4/12/17

The premise of my weekly writing challenge is a simple one. I and a friend provide a genre and a theme to work with. 1000 word limit. A development of character, prose, exposition within that few words is something I've used as an exercise for years and having the opportunity to do with a friend …

Carpe Noctem

Up until a few years ago, I swore by the Carpe Diem mentality. Make good of your opportunities for they only come around once. Live life in the present without fear or regard to the past or future. It served me well; very well actually. I had some fantastic experiences which not only furthered me …