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Creating the Fictional World – Part II

The following is an excerpt from my book Novelsmithing.) EVOKING THE SENSES The chief attributes of all the senses are quality, intensity, and duration. Identifying more than just the quality of the sense (a sweet taste, a soft sound) gives it … Continue reading

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Creating the Fictional World – Part I

The following is an excerpt from my book Novelsmithing.) THE GRAND ILLUSION When a reader picks up a novel, he “signs” a contract with the author. The author has already fulfilled his part of the contract: to present the story as … Continue reading

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