In today's post we are going to learn how to punch which seems like a no brainer. I mean, most of us have punched …
Fight Write Round Two Muchahuahua
In Fight Write, Round Two, we watch a fight scene take shape. This is that scene. It is not perfect nor intended to be. …
Fight Write, Round Two Motivation
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Jousting for Writers
If a joust is in your work, this post is for you. Your jousting character will learn to dress the part, follow the rules …
Blood Pattern Evidence
The CSI Effect is the belief that TV crime shows are effecting the decisions of juries. Jurors have an expectation of …
Protected: Story Embers Conference Notes
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Where People Are Stabbed
Where People Are Stabbed If your character is wielding a knife or on the receiving end of a blade, you might be …
Writing Scenes With Sparring
Sparring scenes matter. To write great scenes with sparring, we first need to understand what sparring is, isn't, and …
Fighting a Bloodied Opponent
For most of us, bloody battles are only experienced passively from a theater seat or couch. Thank heavens for that. …
Fight Scene Critique With Writer’s Digest
Though my work with Writer's Digest blog, I sent out an all-call for snippets of a fight scene for a fight scene …
Where to Punch a Character and Why
If you are blocking a fight scene ripe with punches, this post is for you. It's important to know where to punch a …
Injuries by Magic: Four Things to Consider
Injuries by magic! If you are a fantasy writer, this is a subject near and dear to your heart. And, at conferences for …