Writing Craft

Stage Six : Trials

Trials - Through a series of small acts Kev learns some big lessons

47 mins ago

Stage Five : Bark

Bark - Kev tries to help a grumpy old man, whose bark is worse than his bite. Through a comical misunderstanding, Kev learns the power of gentle…

Jul 15 •

Stage Four : Footsteps

Footsteps - Lost in the forest and far from home, Kev follows fading footprints into the unknown, each step taking him further from safety and closer to…

Jul 10 •

Stage Three : Map

Map - Kev is given a gift as a reward for crossing the bridge. The map is a symbol of intention, potential and guidance. To Kev it represents planning…

Jul 8 •

Stage Two : Bridge

Bridge - Kev encounters a literal and metaphorical crossing. He's tested and having passed leaves the known behind, stepping into a world of oddities…

Jul 3 •

Stage One : Knock

Knock - A letter. A request. A knock that isn’t so much a call to adventure as it is an invitation to wander. Kev answers it—not with a sword, but with…

Jul 1 •

Kev’s Odyssey: A Journey in Small Steps

“Not all heroes wield swords. Some carry slightly stale biscuits and ask politely if you’re okay.” — Kev the Mildly Helpful

Jun 30 •

A dialogue only first draft.

Jun 18 •

Here’s another writing craft exercise.

Jun 15 •

My poor aching back

A noir tale taken from the notebook of a "investigator"

Apr 9 •

Memoir of a relucant hero

From time to time I come across a picture prompt that inspires me.

Mar 17 •

Martin - A Story Experiment

An exercise in developing a "found" story

Feb 19 •

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