Story-A Visitor

Story-A Visitor: "..Today my uncle comes to visit and when he comes here we always have a lot of fun. Me and my sister have a good time teasing him with the marbles we roll under his bed to wake him up, well we have a good reason for doing this , honest."

By G-Ma Johnson @ HubPages

From Denny: This is a wonderfully told very short story told from the perspective of a child and how she perceives the serious activities of the adults around her. This is from one of my friends at HubPages and she writes a lot of easy enjoyable reads!

Stephenie Meyer, JK Rowling, character or plot? That is the question.

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Stephenie Meyer, JK Rowling, character or plot? That is the question.: "Stephenie Meyer, JK Rowling, character or plot? That is the question.

From Denny: From a published British author currently retired in Spain comes some great advice for novel writing for aspiring writers! (He's also a really humble and great guy who is kind with others.)

By ajbarnett @ HubPages

CONTRARY TO POPULAR BELIEF

"The principal ingredient, the one component that is absolutely critical in mainstream novels is the central character(s). The plot is important of course, but unless you can create a rapport between your readers and characters, the plot means nothing."

Creative Inspiration for Writers and Artists

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Creative Inspiration for Writers and Artists:

Photo of college students circling a large scale reproduction painting by Titian

"Where do you find your energy? Is it from nature, work, friends, prayer, routine, discord, arguments, love, money? Where is your joy? If you feel stuck in a dead-end job or a dead-end relationship, look beyond.

Our lives are lived for tiny moments of recognition. We may recognize the story of our life from a photograph, a movie, a novel, a poem, a song, a symphony, a painting, or a child. Allow this recognition to connect you for a short time to your story on this blue and green rock.

We will not make an impression beyond our small window of existence. We will not change the relentless path of destruction and creation that is our nature. We will not see the far corners of our rock beyond our cubicle and kitchen. Our story will remain."

By Cailin Gallagher @ HubPages