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I recently read The Anatomy of Story, by John Truby and now I understand story more deeply than if I had read for a thousand years. I could never have afforded any kind of college or graduate level course in creative writing. And the few books I bought on the subject were mostly creative writing… Continue reading “The Anatomy of Storytelling” Should Be Titled “How to Take Your Lumpy Mashed Potato Mess of A Story and Turn it Into the Classiest Duchess Potatoes You Ever Ate. WITH Nutmeg.”
Occasionally I do theatre reviews. It's something I am new at but thoroughly enjoy. To my surprise and delight my latest review has been added to the webpage of the show. Under the tab for Reviews is a quote from my review and two other peoples'. Im so excited! Here is the link if you… Continue reading Theatre Review – Elling
I am in serious catch up mode right now. In the month since coming here I haven't written a word until two days ago. Part of the reason was catching up with my parents, family and friends. Part of the reason was Little T. He was so wakeful. I was too exhausted by 8pm to… Continue reading Catch Up
Many lifetimes ago, when at university, I studied child development. My lecturer was a particular fan of D. W. Winnicott. Winnicott believed that most problems, whether personal or societally, begin at home with how children are raised. He famously said "There is no such thing as a baby", meaning that outside of a relationship with… Continue reading Being Good Enough
"It didn't occur to me that my books would be widely read at all, and that enabled me to write anything I wanted to. And even once I realized that they were being read, I still wrote as if I were writing in secret. That's how one has to write anyway — in secret." —Louise… Continue reading Writing Is The Same As Breathing
Fiona S Giles Writing 