What do you believe is the most valuable part of a Short Story, Novella or Novel? I truly believe there is no definitive answer to this question. Partially due to the fact that each genre requires something different and also that writers have their own strengths and weaknesses. However, I am partial to vibrant characters. Any [...]
I have been doing some deep thinking this past week. Been trying to come up with ideas to not only give this blog a solid identity but also attract visitors. So far I have thought of two. The second I am very excited for. Idea number one: A monthly poll related to something about writing. [...]
A tree stood slumped over a glistening lake – some leaves dipped into the water. Its bark wasrough and split like dry skin. Its leave waved in the warm wind. Holding onto one of the tree’s long arms was a crying boy. Hiding in the tree’s shade, a pack of boys circled and laughed at him, like [...]
This is an excerpt from a novellete/short story I have been working on for the past couple months. Upon landing at the bottom of the stairs, Morty’s shoulder had popped out of place. As the explosion shook the foundations of the building and the fire spewed through the stairwell door, Morty grabbed the railing, attempting [...]
Today I am posting something different from, what I want to be, the norm of the blog. This post is an acknowledgement of an update I am doing to the blog and the blog’s future. Firstly, I am adding a resources page, for any writer who happens to cross paths with Lone Swing, during their [...]
A golden city floated above the water, seeming unreachable to a man standing on a cliff. Aggressive waves thrashed the foot of the cliff. His feet were touching the edge and he looked below into the frothy ocean water. An audience of grey clouds watched him rise his right leg in front. As he did, [...]
White writing carved into black walls glowed, gifting the dark room with light. The hinges of the room’s iron door squealed as it opened. A tall man, a hammer and chisel in hand, walked into the room. He bashed his hammer on the chisel, at an empty section of the wall. With each strike, slivers of [...]
A frigid breeze guided an arrow through the air. A peacefull beast nibbled on the humble vegetation, growing beside the ice sheet. The beast’s fur was white and its antlers were like crooked hands. As the majestic beast looked out into the blanket of snow and ice touching the edge of the clear sky, the [...]
Red or Black: Objective: To be the least drunk, or maybe the most drunk. Depends on your goal in the game. Requirements: Dice Deck of cards *Alcohol A minimum number of eight players How to Play: The game is played in rounds. The number of rounds can be decided by the group before playing. Or [...]
A boy sat on a lone swing. He swung like a defeated pendulum. He stared at his feet scraping along the browning grass. Above, grim blue clouds swelled and throbbed. Lightening veined through the bottom of the clouds, and then the sky snarled. The boy’s grip on the cold metal chains tightened, as the breeze [...]