Often times we forget that writing is about make the audience feel something. Human nature being what it is, we might find that when we write, we’re out to please ourselves first. And that’s okay sometimes. What’s not okay is letting your emotions run you, especially while writing. Here is an article I wrote on the subject.
Archive for August, 2011
Write with Emotion
Aaron Harris | News | August 19th, 2011
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Miracleverse Book Reviews: Stormbreaker
Aaron Harris | News | August 18th, 2011
This is the first book review for the Miracleverse. It’s called Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz. Stormbreaker was the first book that I had actually finished reading in my life. I know that sounds pretty sad, seeing I was in my early twenties when I first bought the book. The simple, crisp style of the novel served as a great base for me to begin writing Union Cross. Here’s the review.
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Is English Composition still key in Education
Aaron Harris | News | August 16th, 2011
What you’ll find at any educational institution is that you’ll have to take English composition classes. The reason for this is that no matter what you end up doing, no matter what your major is, what degree you graduate with, or what industry you want to work in, communicating a message through use of the printed word will always be vital. Here’s an article I wrote on the subject.
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Video Games as Fiction Idea Generators
Aaron Harris | News | August 16th, 2011
Honestly, this is something that I’ve always wanted to write about. Most of my fans know that I grew up a huge video gamer, with a particularly odd preference to fighting games. Tekken, Street Fighter, Marvel vs. Capcom, King of Fighters, Soul Caliber (not so much, but it was still a factor), Super Smash Brothers, and Fatal Fury. I believe they all played anĀ integral role in my growth as person of creativity, and ultimately as a person of creative writing. Here’s an article about how to combine the two. Enjoy!
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No Such Thing as Writer’s Block
Aaron Harris | News | August 10th, 2011
It’s so easy to get caught in the idea of “Writer’s Block.” It’s the easiest excuse in the world to just tell people “Oh man, I was working on this great, great story. But as soon I as was really getting into it, I got this Writer’s Block and I couldn’t do it. Eh well.” I think writing is about stamina and endurance. Who’s tougher? Who’s stronger? Who can last longer? The part of you that wants the story done or the part of you that wants everything to be easy. If you allow Writer’s Block to control you, then you have chosen the latter. This article here gives you some tips on how to defend yourself from the side of your emotions that wants you to quit.
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