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Story Alchemy

The Quest for the Philosopher's Stone of Storytelling

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    • Chapter 7 Becoming Worthy (complete)
    • Chapter 8 The Iris of Time (complete)
    • Chapter 9 The Land of Story (complete)
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    • Chapter 11 The Memory Palace (complete)
    • Chapter 12 The Vampire Novel (complete)
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Monthly Archives: September 2014

Reimagining a Scene

Posted on September 28, 2014 by David SheppardMarch 7, 2018

Ever run up against a scene that just doesn’t work? Perhaps it seems lifeless or is so disorganized that it can’t take shape. You can’t get the images and words to work together. Well, you’re not alone. I’ve been there … Continue reading →

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Story Ideas that Won’t Leave You Alone

Posted on September 10, 2014 by David SheppardMarch 7, 2018

On page 15 of Story Alchemy, I make the case for the author having a personal affinity for the story s/he is going to write. Here’s what I say: What is crucial in all this is that the idea must be … Continue reading →

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