When writing noir, or any variation of it (in my case, young adult noir), the atmosphere of the book is as important as characters, plot, and setting. In fact, when done correctly, the atmosphere, gloomy and bleak, should affect characters, plot, and setting. The noir movement, most easily recognizable as a film genre of the… Continue reading Creating Atmosphere
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Writing About Place
I grew up in Yakima, a small town in Central Washington that I was convinced I was bigger than. When I first left for college in Seattle, I didn't like returning home, even for a short visit. But as I continued to write, in college workshops or on my own, I found Yakima (or some… Continue reading Writing About Place
