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Writing Theory: Aristotle and Plato’s Contribution
In a few days’ time I get to do a bit of a talk; that is, in the absence of group members (holidays) and given the no show of Bury Borough Council plus writing course, I elected to provide a … Continue reading
Posted in General, Opinion, Philosophy, Writing
Tagged Aristotle, Gorgias, imitation, Ion, mimesis, Phaedrus, Philosophy, Plato, Plato The Republic, rhapsodes, The Poetics, Theory of Forms, Ultimate Good, Writing Theory
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On Poetry
The first principle. If you wait it will fade. Explore the impulse. This assumes you have both inclination and wherewithal. The second principle Know something of it Then, bin all you know You won’t get there on rules gone stale … Continue reading
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Tagged Burnley Irony, Enchanted Forest, Poetry, The Poetics
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Isn’t quite what we’re looking for
Your story isn’t quite what we’re looking for right now. Seen that before? Perhaps, if you’re a writer trying to sell your stuff. It’s an ever present reminder that the editor / publisher takes a gamble each time a new … Continue reading
The Roots of Originality
There is a burgeoning industry of formulaic fiction. Some is easy to pick out; fiction I wrote because I’m a fan and fiction pretty much like another book but just different enough come to mind. With experience you see it … Continue reading
Posted in Links to Fiction, Trivia, Writing
Tagged Aristotle, Crime, Detective, Fantasy, Harjazes, Heroic Fantasy Brant, Historical, Horror, Jaded palate, Lellegheny, Opinion, Plato, Post Urban, Science Fiction, Sex, The Poetics
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