E. M. Forster, in his 1927 Aspects of the Novel, applied the terms “flat” and “round” to describe fictional characters (pp. 103-166). Those true to life he considered to be “round,” while “flat” characters served only one purpose in the story. Authors create flat characters to represent a specific idea … Read More
Are you a writer? A storyteller? Congratulations. You have an incredible power. And responsibility. Neuroscientists today say that storytelling has given our species an ability more important even than opposable thumbs. Our empathy makes it possible for us to learn from hearing of another’s experience. Someone we care about is hit; we … Read More
Bacopa Literary Review This year’s Bacopa Literary Review contest submissions will be open until May 31, 2018, with a $250 prize in each of four genres: Short Story, Creative Nonfiction, Poetry, Prose Poetry. Every author published will also receive $25. The $3 submission fee is waived for WAG members’ first submission. We’re looking for … Read More
Do you need ideas for stories? Venture out of your comfort zone. Traveling on the back roads, I’ve found a wealth of stories begging to be told. My life changed in August, 1999, on my way home from a family reunion in Arkansas. Interstate 20 was under construction. Everywhere. After … Read More