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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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Meeting the Protagonist — This Story needs Fixing

Posted on 6 November, 2017 by William V. Burns

It’s time to fix a story. Let’s look at this introductory chunk of a short story I wrote recently about a small man named Keg. Continue reading →

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Welcome to Often Inspired!

Posted on 27 February, 2015 by William V. Burns

“If the public likes you, you’re good.” — Mickey Spillane   Our signature motto is “Be true to your reader and the rest will follow.”   Have faith in your reader, but earn their trust first. Write something they would … Continue reading →

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