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Building Horror early – This Story needs Fixing

Posted on 27 November, 2017 by William V. Burns

I’m writing a horror short story with a fantasy background. It has a problem. Here are the opening two paragraphs: Fair proud a lad I was, and bold, so when the healer sent me to look for the royal’s berry, … Continue reading →

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Hook Them Early

Posted on 22 August, 2010 by William V. Burns

I remember the sweat under my armpits, a dry throat, and gripping the edge of the podium hard to keep from throwing up. Hell is [speaking in front of a large group of] other people. Sometimes I have to speak … Continue reading →

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