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Point of View in Fiction Writing
by Paul B.
views: 237 | rating: 9.6 | comments: 48
February 19, 2007 01:15 PM EST --   I propose to publish a series of pieces that together I will call Guidelines for Writing Fiction.  In this, the first in the series, I will discuss point of view (POV).               . . . more
July 19, 2007 12:24 PM EDT -- Emily slowly twirled the handle of the chipped teacup around until the smooth, unbroken part of the rim faced her. She reached for the fragile handle. Her once delicate fingers gnarled with arthritis could . . . more
April 24, 2008 12:40 AM EDT -- Cole tossed a handful of dirt. It landed in Myra's hair, and she slapped his hand. His squeals made her head throb. "Shut up!" Myra fell back on the grass. She flung an arm over her face. . . . more
April 06, 2008 01:59 AM EDT -- The hypnotist reviewed my chart--necessarily devoid of eights. "Eights make my neck constrict," I said. "Sometimes I faint." "Tell me about Alex," she said. "We're . . . more
October 08, 2006 12:54 PM EDT -- Meet Birdie Jaworski.  Birdie is a fabulous writer that absolutely captures me in her stories, and is one of the main reasons why I love Gather.  She has a way of telling a story that completely . . . more
The Act of Falling in Love
by Wade H.
views: 30 | rating: 10 | comments: 7
January 30, 2008 05:01 PM EST --   I have very clear memories of the day I fell in love with the woman who has been my wife for over 40 years.  It wasn't love at first sight but---well, sit down and I'll tell you . . . more
March 04, 2007 08:59 AM EST --     Those of you who have read my previous articles on writing may have noticed a persistent theme. Whether discussing point of view, narrative or scene, from time to time I have brought up . . . more
March 11, 2007 09:42 AM EDT -- This is a rewrite of a hastely written story I published a few weeks ago based on Ed Nudelman's poem, "Billy Talbot".    Plato chases the ground hog under the deck, shoves his . . . more
July 19, 2007 07:59 AM EDT -- Good morning! Today's Writing Essential has gone to the dogs... and cats, birds, bunnies, pigs, horses! The theme is Animalia, and you are invited to post your short stories and poems about animals. . . . more
July 12, 2007 07:00 PM EDT -- Today's Writing Essential explores darkness, fear, things that go bump in the night. Gather's writers have posted some incredible stories and poems of their dances with the devilish. I'm enjoying . . . more
June 13, 2006 05:33 AM EDT -- Fireside 8: Hot Chocolate     What a wild evening it is!  Thunder and sheet lightning all over the place.  Damn, I'll have to oil these squeaking front door hinges.  Oh, . . . more
June 21, 2007 10:53 AM EDT -- In my tiny New Mexican town, the sun splays my shadow against caked earth. We're getting more rain than usual, but the ground still remembers the drought, pulls the rain from the clouds, yanks it deep . . . more
April 26, 2008 02:44 PM EDT --   Welcome 100 word stories members and anyone else who finds this story. "Humor is the affectionate communication of insight." . . . more
August 09, 2007 11:00 PM EDT -- Different foods push memory to my surface. Polish dumplings filled with mashed potatoes and garlic remind me of my gramma. Cinnamon bread means Mom. And ice cream, oh ice cream pulls me into the start . . . more
July 20, 2007 03:44 AM EDT -- I have returned from the wilds of New Mexico, and have selected a few wonderful new articles for your reading pleasure. Please drop by each of my Thursday Night Featured Picks and leave a comment for these . . . more
The Road to Rumor
by Lavonne W.
views: 13 | rating: 9.4 | comments: 4
July 16, 2008 11:45 PM EDT -- Sherry McCahn was born October 31,1950. Sherry's father, Jim believed Aideen when she wrote him that her pregnancy had lasted ten months and that the doctors all said what a miracle it was. "It . . . more
September 07, 2006 06:43 AM EDT -- Thomas's eyes were bright and clear as he sat near the pond and a gentle breeze tussled his blond hair. He played in the garden everyday and the pond was his favourite place. He would sit and watch . . . more
March 10, 2008 09:13 PM EDT -- I stared at the green tux. "Isn't it divine?" Natalie smiled. My bride-to-be had picked a tuxedo that matched my future mother-in-law's bedroom carpet. I imagined starting married . . . more
April 02, 2008 12:05 AM EDT -- "Hey," Jackie says. "It's Friday. It's five o'clock. It's time to leave." I nod. "I just have to send this email to my boss." "Bon Jovi. Front . . . more
The Woman Afraid of Dogs
by Laura B.
views: 64 | rating: 10 | comments: 25
September 30, 2007 10:32 AM EDT -- The Woman Afraid of Dogs I envision her lying in her bed at night, shoulders sharp, clavicles screaming, and her eyes squeezed shut in anger at ambient starlight. I see her sitting at the kitchen table . . . more
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