When you read a story, how do you like the pace of the narrative? Do you favor Dan Brown’s 14-hour novels, or do you want something that gives you a glimpse into months, or even years of the character’s lives? I’ve been jumping back and forth this summer between the classics and the more contemporary literature, and I personally see that a lot of modern writers focus on short moments in time. The pacing, however, is what really interests me. Dostoevsky will have plot changes almost by the page, while Dean Koontz will do more with description, and you have to wait a chapter or so to really know anything. As a writer, what should the pacing be in my stories? And should I stick to the 80/20 of description/explanation?
Would you read a novel about people who work in a grocery store with mild elements of the supernatural?
I’ve got the ‘internship’ position with this online outdoors publication. I’ve yet to see any new articles, but I’m actually excited to read some more of their stuff. Ironically, the reason why I didn’t want to join the school newspaper was because I hated editing. However, this is turning out to be really fun.
I think one of the reasons why I haven’t set up direct deposit for my seasonal position is because it gives me an excuse to see the money in my hand. Today I picked up my check and noticed a significant increase due to the amount of hours I put in the previous week. It felt incredible, though still a part-time position.
Stage Fright 