A Dramatic Awakening. Err...An Awakening to Drama Maybe?
I'd like to talk about something that I didn't realize needed talking about. That's a strange way to start an article, isn't it? I must confess, I've indulged in a few party favours in the last three hours, and they're putting me in a most vulnerable headspace. I want to talk about something that wasn't even on my radar as something that could be talked about. Mostly because I didn't recognize it as a concept. I was ignorant. I've been trying with everything I have to write a novel for about four years. A real chunker, you know? Something that'll make your wrists hurt. I've always been the creative type. And, if I may toot my own horn, I've got a little skill in the area of wordsmithing. Not a lot, but some. The problem is, every time I try to sit down and write a long form story, I hit a stick point. I've hit this stick point countless times. I haven't been able to define what actually happens. I will try my best right now, thoug...