Saturday, November 17, 2012

Halloween Trilogy: Part Two

Attended the short story writing class this week and received feedback on the 1000 word short story Rat Plagued Hobgoblins. I have reworked it, adding some Scottish phrases to make the setting - rural Scotland in the early 20th century - clearer for the reader. I originally did a little research on hobgoblins and found these little helpers are part of Scottish Folklore. Although I hinted at the Scottish origins, several of my classmates felt readers needed more to indicate the setting. I've posted the revised story on the shot story page. This week I turned in the third story for the halloween trilogy - Immodest Witches - for critique. I will add it to the short story page after receiving feedback.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Halloween Trilogy: Part One

I rose to the challenge and wrote not one but three 1000 word short stories with a halloween theme. The first, I Hate My Costume, is post on the short story page. Another - Rat Plagued Hobgoblins - is currently under critique by my short story writing class members. I will post it after incorporating their feedback. The third story is ready for class critique this week. Very satisfying to accomplish a challenge.
See Short Story page for I Hate My Costume short story.
See Dubious Grief page update on Hospice Volunteer training experience.