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Welcome to "The End of Horror"

Hi, everybody. I've titled my side of the critical analysis of Ezekiel's Shadow "The End of Horror," and the first part is now online. Here are the relevant links for getting started:Read More

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Ezekiel's Shadow as Conversion Story

One thing I point out in my introduction to the critical analysis is the way the Conversion Story Contest colored my reading of Read More

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Specific Questions About the Book for Dave

If you have a specific question about the book, a character, a line, a scene, its publishing, etc....post it here. I'll check back often and answer them.

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"The End of Horror" - Part 2: Structure

The second installment of my critical analysis of Ezekiel's Shadow is now online. This one focuses on the book's structure -- and it also includes at least a partial plot summary for those of you...

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Discussing the themes of the book

This thread is not so much for critiquing how the book is written, but for discussing the themes raised by the book itself. Some questions I'd love to hear input on:(1) Should a Christian not write...

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"The End of Horror" - Part 3: Craft

Part 3 of my analysis of Ezekiel's Shadow is online, and this time it's craft under the microscope -- particularly storytelling decisions like what scenes to write and how high the stakes should...

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So what's your kind of writing?

I think Dave makes an important, and revealing, point in today's post: a lot of what fueled ES, for better or worse, is the "kind" of writer he is. For Dave, and perhaps for J Mark, the bigger "what...

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The Character you'd most like to know more about...

ES presents to the reader a number of intriguing characters.Outside of Ian, is there another character whose story you wish you could read?For me it's Katherine Jacoby. The struggl...Read More

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Praise for ES

As we continue to deeply explore and analyze ES, I thought it would be very fitting for us to also share what elements of the book we most enjoyed and why.For example:Sean Slagle comments on character...

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"The End of Horror" - Part 4: Theme

The tension has been building all week and now it's time for the climax of "The End of Horror," the penultimate installment, which tackles the question of theme. Read More

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Criticisms for ES

I thank you deeply for your praises in the other post. (Seriously, it's why I launched this. I knew reverse psychology would work on a bunch of Christians. "Please, criticize me!" "No, you just need...

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scenes vs. sequels

Dave wrote:1. The thing with the "voice" (related in particular to dialogue) comes from my long-standing bias against tons of dialogue. I was taught in workshops that you only "show" the absolutely...

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"The End of Horror" - Part 5: Synthesis

What five lessons am I taking away from this week's experience? Find out in the final installment of "The End of Horror," where I attempt to bring everything together with some practical advice based...

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What I Learned about Dave and Mark

- Both are extremely generous with their time and talent, and obviously very serious about helping writers develop their craft.- Dave must wear a suit of mail.- Mark is impressively...

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Poem: A Pantoum

I know this is faith in fiction, but I have grown a tad stale lately and could use some direction. Here's a poem I wrote.[u][b]Pantoum[/b][/u]If ever I wear the suit saved for weddingsI'd still be a...

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My new web site--and a question

Hi,I'm new posting to the board, but would like some input. I have set up a web site for my work at www.brynjones.celestialsign.comI'd like your comments on my site and any suggestions you may have...

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Critique?

I'm not sure if this is the place to go to GET critique for my novel, but I guess I'll find out. I was wondering if anyone wouldn't mind looking over a couple chapters in the middle of the book.Please...

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Short Story critique?

Hey, Folks,I was wondering if anyone would be interested in reviewing a short story I just wrote. I am going to submit it to Third Order Magazine, but I wanted some opinions first. Thanks in advance.

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