I’ve read Stephen King’s book on writing a few times now. What he says makes a lot of sense, but there’s one thing that he and I… Read more “Trying to be Like Stephen King”
Author: Stamphers
This is my authors site, it’s the central hub for all my writing, most often it’s very short stories and poetry, but occasionally I’ll post longer works to my portfolio.
Figuring out the writing process Part 2
I belive you use different parts of your brain (or at least have different mindsets) depending on which phase of the story you’re writing. For instance, the… Read more “Figuring out the writing process Part 2”
Figuring out the writing process
I’ve had a lot of trouble finishing stories and I don’t really knew why. I thought maybe I was inadequate or the story itself was bad. But… Read more “Figuring out the writing process”
I get Carried away
So, back story is important right? It fleshes out the characters and we get to know them better. I guess back story doesn’t happen on the first… Read more “I get Carried away”
Dream Scenario
Confused, is the word I’d use for writing so far. I’m the very definition of ‘winging it’ and I have to say, it haven’t gone that well.… Read more “Dream Scenario”
Creative VACUUM
When I first moved into my small studio apartment I was on top of the world! I wrote everyday for hours. Having an apartment was exciting, but… Read more “Creative VACUUM”
When you learn how to write
When learning how to write, I didn’t do it the right way. I started with flowery words and I just wrote from the heart without knowing what… Read more “When you learn how to write”
My Relationship with Backstory
Many of the stories I make have a long-ass backstory. At first I thought it was the main character that needed an indepth backstory, but that’s not… Read more “My Relationship with Backstory”
The Secrets in the Attic – Short Story
A boy walked aimlessly down a hall. Voices of the adults disappeared in the endless corridors of the large house, becoming distant as he went. The old… Read more “The Secrets in the Attic – Short Story”
Fortune In the Mire – Short Story
The night was quiet; the moon was full. It was a sleepy town with some old buildings dotted around, some as old as several hundred years! Little… Read more “Fortune In the Mire – Short Story”
