Tag Archives: Catch-22

Does Your Story Need Tension?

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Geri Schear

Without tension, there is no real story, just a series of events. Continue reading →

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Magic!

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Geri Schear

  What is it that looks like magic, makes people think you’re a proper genius, and elevates your fiction from the humdrum? No, it’s not signing with JK Rowling’s agent — thought that probably wouldn’t hurt — it’s foreshadowing. More … Continue reading →

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The Mysterious Alchemy of Beginnings

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Geri Schear

Over the past few months my writing life has focused on bringing “A Biased Judgement” to the bookshelves (October 24th!); researching the sequel (currently titled “Sherlock Holmes and the Other Woman”); keeping my blog and other social media up to … Continue reading →

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