by FrankJ | Jan 30, 2023 | The Writers’ Toolbox
There is a basic rule that says that if you want a character to respond in a particular way then there has to be a stimulus that is credible. In order to be effective that stimulus can’t be a character’s thought – it has to be an action outside that...
by FrankJ | Jan 29, 2023 | Low Carbohydrate Cuisine
Low Carbohydrate Banana Cupcakes with Chocolate Icing 114 g unsalted butter 128g ground almonds 46 g flaxseed meal preferably 18 g psyllium husk 14 g coconut flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon xanthan gum 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 eggs 2/3-1 cup Erythritol to...
by FrankJ | Jan 28, 2023 | Low Carbohydrate Cuisine
Fennel with Pesto and Pernod Cream Serves 2 Easy I bulb fennel (about 235g) 150g Double Cream Pesto to taste Pernod to taste Peel outer leaves of fennel bulb and thinly slice. Boil for about five minutes or until tender. Whilst fennel is boiling add double cream to a...
by FrankJ | Jan 24, 2023 | The Writers’ Toolbox
The Art of Dialogue (1) As usual don’t forget these are guidelines and rules are made to be broken but remember as an unpublished author you are less likely to be understood (or forgiven) for breaking these rules. There is so much to write on dialogue that...
by FrankJ | Jan 23, 2023 | The Writers’ Toolbox
The Art of Dialogue (2) Dialogue cannot exist on its own in a story. Obvious that may be however quite often there will be an interchange between two characters that leaves the reader baffled as to what is really going on. How to get over this. One way would be to get...
by FrankJ | Jan 22, 2023 | The Writers’ Toolbox
Overcoming Writer’s Block (1) You stare glassy eyed at the computer screen or blank page – nothing’s happening. No inspiration, not even a hint of a plot or a hint that just won’t gel into a full blooded story. So what to do? Freewriting is one way...
by FrankJ | Jan 20, 2023 | The Writers’ Toolbox
There are two types of Third Person Point of View. Omniscient Limited Third Person Omniscient Point of View is like playing God. You know everything, all the characters and all the different plot threads. You hover above all the action and then zoom in what characters...
by FrankJ | Jan 19, 2023 | The Writers’ Toolbox
Third Person Point of View (2) Light and Deep Penetration Penetration means how deeply we see into the viewpoint character’s mind. There are two types – Light Penetration and Deep Penetration Light Penetration This is were we are seeing only what the...
by FrankJ | Dec 12, 2022 | Stories
VAMPIRE TUBE MICE A crisp packet blows down the platform on Victoria underground station. With a bit of luck there’ll be a few crumbs left but is it worth the risk? I’ve seen too many of my mates flattened under someone’s shoe. I’m not even sure the passengers were...
by FrankJ | Sep 15, 2022 | Caribbean Cuisine, Cookery Corner
Ingredients: 3 large sweet potatoes (about 2.5 lbs/1.1kgs) 1lb/250g tart apples such as Granny Smith or Bramley 3 1/2 ozs/100g caster sugar 2 ozs/57g butter 1 tsp cinnamon Method: Peel sweet potatoes and cut into even sized chunks. Boil in salted water until tender...