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Tag Archives: dilemma

The Artist (Flash Fiction)

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Nancy Cayton Myers

So yeah, I’m working this fundraiser tonight at the museum. It’s in this room with ancient stone carvings from Egypt.  A bunch of rich people and artists from all over rubbing elbows. Used to come in here with my boys … Continue reading →

Posted in Confabulation | Tagged 1000 words, art, carvings, dilemma, Egypt, flash fiction, life, museum, story | 4 Replies

Plot vs. Character: Save the eggs; torch my metaphor

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Nancy Cayton Myers

“If your story was a house on fire, what would you run in and save?” Brad Bird ~ Writer/Director (Ratatouille, The Incredibles, Mission Impossible – Ghost Patrol) Plot vs. Character? No doubt in my mind, I’d save the characters.  Here’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Process | Tagged action, characters, chickens, desire, dilemma, drive, eggs, plot, story | Leave a reply
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