To review: I have these elements...a time frame (St. Patrick's Day), interesting factoids (people actually DO make their own luck to some extent), a conflict (Clancy hates St. Patrick's Day), and a mystery (why? because it's the day her husband left her). I need some activities (Kiki's crafts--I'll have to come up with these), and a resolution (I'll think of something).I also have a cute sidebar problem. Anya loves animals and when … [Read more...] about How I Write a Short Story, Part IV
Clancy
How I Write a Short Story, Part III
So Barb H. had a wonderful idea, "Perhaps St Patrick's day has always been unlucky for Clancy because that is when her father died or her husband left her or she lost a child. I am getting all these crazy ideas and am probably off base. I will be anxious to hear what you say!" Barb thinks like I do! So now I have these elements...a time frame (St. Patrick's Day), interesting factoids (people actually DO make their own luck to some extent), a … [Read more...] about How I Write a Short Story, Part III
