Drama: January 18, 2006 Issue [#838]
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1. About this Newsletter
2. A Word from our Sponsor
3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
5. A Word from Writing.Com
6. Ask & Answer
7. Removal instructions

About This Newsletter

Drama occurs all around us each and every day in our ordinary lives. What we do with that drama makes all the difference in the world. As writers, we should be filling notebooks with ideas for stories based on real life happenings that we have witnessed. Then, we need to look back at those notes and mold and blend them into wonderful works of fiction for all the world to read*Smile*

~InkyShadows~


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Letter from the editor

There are many ways of getting the dramatic impact of a story across to a reader -- actions, dialogue, thoughts, body language, and more. As an author writes a story, he/she must decide which modes of portrayal he/she can use with the character that has been chosen for the story. The passing on of this impact must flow naturally from the story and not seem forced or out of place.

Here are some things you can try to alert your reader to a change in the drama level of your story. Try to find a repetitive habit that your character has that is suddenly abandoned when something significant happens. Or, have the character's patterns of speech or elocution change in the face of danger. Another thing you can try is to change the atmosphere of the setting to reflect the character's changed view of the world; maybe the cozy little home becomes a shabby, rundown hole after the love of the character's life has been kidnapped or found dead.

Remember that as dramatic things happen in your character's world and life, the character's view and feelings about that world and life shift in tandem with those happenings. Your character cannot be woodenly accepting of these earth-shaking changes. Rather, you need to find subtle ways to alert the reader to your character's change in attitude toward the situation, his/her new status, and life.

Think about it!

Till next time, this is InkyShadows Author IconMail Icon signing off...


Editor's Picks

My picks for your reading perusal this week are:

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 Brink's Machine Open in new Window. (18+)
My take on the classic mad scientist scenario. Written sometime March 2005, I think.
#1057929 by Jane Anthrax Author IconMail Icon


 A Final Meeting Open in new Window. (E)
A young man faces the bitter task of saying farewell to a loved one
#1057824 by werden Author IconMail Icon


 THE COUP Open in new Window. (18+)
Two brothers caught in coup.
#1057774 by kenayan writer Author IconMail Icon


 Pieces Open in new Window. (ASR)
A young man returns home to say goodbye to his uncle.
#1057735 by GM Naylor Author IconMail Icon


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A Bitter Price to Pay Open in new Window. (13+)
A young woman's quest to break free from a mother's stronghold.
#1057193 by iKïyå§ama Author IconMail Icon


 A Little Too Innocent Open in new Window. (E)
Secrets of the English Department
#1054775 by abcloud Author IconMail Icon


 Winter Open in new Window. (E)
Now Agnes has another reason to hate the winter.
#1053339 by DarkRiverHeart Author IconMail Icon


See if any of these pieces meets your needs as a drama reader. Be sure to rate and review any of these stories that you choose to read.

 
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