Story Circle: CARRIE
The following is derived from Dan Harmon’s Story Circle. Below, the “Circle” is applied to the book “Carrie” by Stephen King. Note: I’ve added a 9th TWIST to the Story Circle, 3 Act Outline, and Scene-by-Scene.
Using Nested Quotation Marks: Love your Dialogue
Nested Quotation Marks – What are they? This “lesson” originated from my attempt to explain nested quotes or proper punctuation use to one of my clients. This isn’t easy, sometimes. In fact, I confused myself. Until I thought of what quotes do. They hold, or hug, our words. When we speak, the Big Hug, double quotes are used, encasing all of our words, including any nested quotes. However, when repeating quotes from other sources, there is a rule to distinguish…
Story Circle: Night of the Living Dummy
The following is derived from Dan Harmon’s Story Circle. Below, the “Circle” is applied to the book “Night of the Living Dummy” by RL Stine. Note: in true form to Mr. Stine, I have included a 9th, and final TWIST in the Story Circle.
Night Terrors, a short story
Night Terrors, a short story by Suzanne Parrott 1905 Chapter 1 The train rattled southward, windows framing an endless, shifting tableau of fertile valleys and farmland bordered by the distant, snow-tipped Wasatch Mountains. Soon, the greenery faded into the stark white emptiness of the salt flats, a glimmering mirage stretching to the horizon. Jagged peaks and arid basins pierced the landscape, painting the earth in shades of ochre and gray. As the sun slipped toward the western horizon, stark silhouettes…
The Story Behind “Night Terrors”
Why Did I Write “Night Terrors?” First, there was a short story contest—and I wanted to enter. Second, I had been having night terrors for over a year. These weren’t just bad dreams. I hadn’t watched any scary movies or eaten pizza at midnight. They just… started. Sure, I’ve had vivid dreams before, but I always knew they were dreams. These experiences were different—terrifying in a way that felt real. I began reviewing my daily routine to figure out what…