Finally . . . fantasy! See what you can do with these:

The trick, as always, is not only to INCLUDE the images in your story, but to include them in an original manner.

Please share a passage with us in the comment section!

If you enjoy the classics–Dickens, Austen, et. al.–you might enjoy a more literary form of contemporary fiction called “upmarket.”

Some of the best writers of upmarket fiction on the Christian shelves share some very contemplative posts on Novel Matters.

Always food for thought!

We haven’t done much for the mystery writers out there yet. Try these old standards…with a new twist.

Especially for Young Writers!

Patti Shene hosts a blog called Patti’s Porch that has a special section to answer the questions of younger writers.

The subheading pretty well sums it up: “I Want to Be Published…but I’m Just a Kid! – Stories about kids’ dreams of being published, and what they can do about it while they’re still young.”

Recent articles include:

• Before You Submit
• Rejection – Oh, How It Hurts!
• They Accepted My Work!

Browse through the archives found in the right sidebar. I’m betting you’ll find many kindred spirits.

Another week…another genre. What type of story do the pictures below suggest?

We’d love to read what you come up with!