Ask the Author: Rick Glaze
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Rick Glaze
My current release, "Ralph & Murray" is a product of an idea that was shelved by the pandemic and then resurrected as a narrative by my dog, Ralph and neighbor cat, Murray. Stuck at home, I felt free to unleash the full brunt of humor and satire that this duo had to offer. Readers appear to agree.
Rick Glaze
I get inspired to write by looking around me for events, interesting characters and of course, plenty of controversial thinking and actions. there is hardly any limit to the pool of ideas with this method.
Rick Glaze
In fiction, an author can make up his/her own world. His characters can express a world-view, be contradicted by others or be shown either right or wrong by the action and outcome of the story. Further, the place and timeframe of the story is the prerogative of the writer, which is an important and powerful element in writing.
Rick Glaze
I'm having a great time editing the second book in my "Pieces of Eight" series, called "Eight Pieces of Eight." It's a hidden chest full of Spanish gold and silver coins but this time it's hidden in the largest Limestone cave system in the world. Yes it's in Tennessee and yes, there are cool scenes in the honky-tonks in downtown Nashville. It's a mystery, adventure. Get primed for it by reading Book 1, "Spanish Pieces of Eight."
Rick Glaze
All the elements in your fictional story are important. There are a few that are worth focusing on, however. One is so important that if you don’t get it right, your readers may loose interest and your story could fall flat. I’m talking about the main character. This is the person, or entity like a dog or cat or horse, whose story you are telling. Yes, your story might be about the Sahara Desert, the frozen tundra at the south pole, or the inner city, but in the end it’s about this character’s journey in that environment.
Your main character needs to be likeable, right? That’s a very good start, but the character could also be hated, but in a way that is meaningful. Maybe you’re telling the story of a victim of this environment, and the reader gains empathy for him. Truth be told, I gravitate toward likeable, but like you I’m not finished writing stories and my next main character may be that empathic, hated but meaningful guy.
Whoever it is, make that character the center of the story. Every scene, dialogue, every action should push this character’s story along on the way to the final resolution you have in mind.
Your main character needs to be likeable, right? That’s a very good start, but the character could also be hated, but in a way that is meaningful. Maybe you’re telling the story of a victim of this environment, and the reader gains empathy for him. Truth be told, I gravitate toward likeable, but like you I’m not finished writing stories and my next main character may be that empathic, hated but meaningful guy.
Whoever it is, make that character the center of the story. Every scene, dialogue, every action should push this character’s story along on the way to the final resolution you have in mind.
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