Nathan Bransford - The Forums

I remember "finishing" my second novel when the counter read 82k words, only to realize I didn't like the passive voice that I had initially felt was a great tone during the first chapter. Back to the word processor I went. I'm still in the process of changing it to an active perspective a...

Thank you very much for the input, LMJ. I understand your issues with the readability of the first paragraphs and appreciate you confirming what I had suspected. As for the "distasteful" versus "pure evil" dilemma, I believe I may have overstated my ambitions previously. Initiall...

This character is from a novella I'm working on that will be a part of a larger novel. This character is the main character of my overall novel and will become good through forces beyond his control. He will remember his terrible past and turn those tormenting memories into the motivation he needs t...

Title: Unknown Genre: Post-apocalyptica fiction The day started like every other day. The ringing of my alarm clock quickly brought me from my slumber with no chance of bargain or remorse. As usual, I angrily slapped the snooze button and stuffed the clock under my pillow. A tactic which had caused ...