Showing posts with label writers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label writers. Show all posts
UnFiction Selections from the Issue
Our UnFiction Columnists are a handful of dedicated speakers-of-mind who rant about things, ideas and theories. They can't seem to contain their thoughts inside that little box of theirs. If you happened to miss out on the articles that came out earlier in the year - here's a quick round up to help you get to them stat!
Meditations on Time and Summer - John Berger
The other week, I decided to pull my dad's old stereo speakers out of our cold room to set them up in the basement, where I do most of my relaxing and entertaining. It's a nice setup down there, but ...Read More
The Present, the Future, and the Forever - Megha Wadhwa
The Reluctant Misanthrope - Moneeza KS
I have many things to be grateful for, but really, how much fun would a 900 something word piece on happiness be; to read, and more importantly, to write? ...Read More Being Human, I Think? - Walter Glub
It is quite the comedy for a person to claim knowledge, when the concept itself is reserved for the objective. The objective, defined by most, seems more to be the skewed perspective of 'something' that is just as subject to itself and its environment as we are...Read More Article: Make your writing more Visual
Alex Mason, one of the contributing writers from our Issue, sent in a great article to aid the writing process.
Here's a recap into the piece that might provide insight to those looking to expand the landscape of their written work - to take into account how the 'other' experiences your writing which can never be just about telling them what is happening, but infact allowing them to see and feel the action for themselves.
Last Updated August 3, 2011
Here's a recap into the piece that might provide insight to those looking to expand the landscape of their written work - to take into account how the 'other' experiences your writing which can never be just about telling them what is happening, but infact allowing them to see and feel the action for themselves.
Writing is [about] appealing to [all] the senses – [it's about] the way in which a scene looks, smells, sounds and feels. This is harder than with other forms of art because the canvas is the imagination and the brushes are words - neither of which is concrete. Read More
Last Updated August 3, 2011
The Doorway: Did Someone Say Issue?
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The Inaugural Issue of Downright Fiction is Finally Here.
We made it. With just a few ideas, a couple of writers who believe in themselves- and the space to express your mind - we've finally got something competent for you to sit back and read. It took a while, but I hope the wait was worth it.
I'd like to say special thanks to all the Column Writers, Submitters, Subscribers and ofcourse -Readers for helping us get here. I hope you have a great time reading all the pieces, rants and tips ! We have some really interesting stuff in there.
I'd also like to thank Yestyn Griffiths of Glass Pear for the Exclusive Interview and a Sneak Peek into the upcoming album! Find out how you can win a copy of the Glass Pear EP in the contest section of the issue!
What are you waiting for ? Head over to the issue now! Stories, Rants, Music and Downloads await !
Oh - and don't forget to spread the word!
-The Ed
P.S.: Submissions are now open for the next issue.
The Doorway : Why Stop Now?
In the last couple of weeks that Downright Fiction has been alive, it’s very very exciting to see where we’re going with this. And I’m writing on, because I know you guys are all with me, supporting us to see us to our next big leap. Downright Fiction wants to be there for you. And we are sincerely grateful to have you, with us.
People, as I heard someone say earlier today, need to learn to hold on to some of their values, to wake up and realize when to stop being flaky and think about what they really stand for. We often tread into paths that push us onto currents leading us to take stock of some changes that have happened, and we think that that’s okay that we have evolved, that its okay every once a while, but we control ourselves when we overstep those lines we told ourselves we never would. Writing is like that. Wordy, limitless and not necessarily constrained. Why should you be?
Downright Fiction is the platform to help you express your honest thoughts and writings, but honest to who? To you.
I’ve mentioned in the past how we don’t push on remoulding your work or revising it, for the simple reason that sometimes we like that certain piece to maintain its raw, unframed quality. Like a feather just scribbled across the screen a bunch of thoughts, extractions of emotion or memory, but more importantly young, frail, simple words. Not trying too hard. Not forcibly thesaurus-izing. Maybe a little more constrained, maybe a little more controlled. But as true as it can be to what you really really want to say. Sometimes less is more. Sometimes more words tell more. We tell things and we tell things so brilliantly that when we look at them we just tread across those words stealthily like they were written yesterday. Or maybe they're still happening?
But, its not so wrong if you find that the new voice you've found suits you better. Those pieces you wrote yesterday suddenly don't sound 'as right' as the new ones do and you're caught up in the "how true am I to my real self" of the moment. It's really upto you, Writer, because you are evolving slowly and steadily and that you find your voice developing by itself. When you read a piece in Downright Fiction's upcoming issue, it might inspire you to toy with your own style. Not imitate. But experiment. Maybe a certain voice you find appealing might enhance the way your fancy character expresses their sarcasm. Character traits can change with writing style changes. You're in control of more than you think, my friend.
And I'm not one to know it all, I'm just telling you things I've learned along the way.
As I hope more of you have the opportunity to read our editorial, I also hope some of you feel more confident in your voices. Sometimes you might think that you want to experiment with your style, with your persona, with that mind-voice your caricatures seem to possess but aren’t able to characterize. Maybe its time you decided to let loose and play around a little bit.
Just close your eyes, take a deep breath and fire up the word processor, Don’t stop writing until you have to go to the bathroom, or until the baby cries. Write as If you were tied to your machine, as if you are going to forget what it is you had to tell yourself today.
It’s important, this story. It’s already jumping through your screen and you’re beginning to see new hope.
Let’s read your masterpiece.
You’re doing a great job! Thank you for being with Downright Fiction.
Write to us, share our page or simply keep coming back.
You're in for a real treat ;)!
The Ed
People, as I heard someone say earlier today, need to learn to hold on to some of their values, to wake up and realize when to stop being flaky and think about what they really stand for. We often tread into paths that push us onto currents leading us to take stock of some changes that have happened, and we think that that’s okay that we have evolved, that its okay every once a while, but we control ourselves when we overstep those lines we told ourselves we never would. Writing is like that. Wordy, limitless and not necessarily constrained. Why should you be?
Downright Fiction is the platform to help you express your honest thoughts and writings, but honest to who? To you.
I’ve mentioned in the past how we don’t push on remoulding your work or revising it, for the simple reason that sometimes we like that certain piece to maintain its raw, unframed quality. Like a feather just scribbled across the screen a bunch of thoughts, extractions of emotion or memory, but more importantly young, frail, simple words. Not trying too hard. Not forcibly thesaurus-izing. Maybe a little more constrained, maybe a little more controlled. But as true as it can be to what you really really want to say. Sometimes less is more. Sometimes more words tell more. We tell things and we tell things so brilliantly that when we look at them we just tread across those words stealthily like they were written yesterday. Or maybe they're still happening?
But, its not so wrong if you find that the new voice you've found suits you better. Those pieces you wrote yesterday suddenly don't sound 'as right' as the new ones do and you're caught up in the "how true am I to my real self" of the moment. It's really upto you, Writer, because you are evolving slowly and steadily and that you find your voice developing by itself. When you read a piece in Downright Fiction's upcoming issue, it might inspire you to toy with your own style. Not imitate. But experiment. Maybe a certain voice you find appealing might enhance the way your fancy character expresses their sarcasm. Character traits can change with writing style changes. You're in control of more than you think, my friend.
And I'm not one to know it all, I'm just telling you things I've learned along the way.
As I hope more of you have the opportunity to read our editorial, I also hope some of you feel more confident in your voices. Sometimes you might think that you want to experiment with your style, with your persona, with that mind-voice your caricatures seem to possess but aren’t able to characterize. Maybe its time you decided to let loose and play around a little bit.
Just close your eyes, take a deep breath and fire up the word processor, Don’t stop writing until you have to go to the bathroom, or until the baby cries. Write as If you were tied to your machine, as if you are going to forget what it is you had to tell yourself today.
It’s important, this story. It’s already jumping through your screen and you’re beginning to see new hope.
Let’s read your masterpiece.
You’re doing a great job! Thank you for being with Downright Fiction.
Write to us, share our page or simply keep coming back.
You're in for a real treat ;)!
The Ed
Welcome
Downright Fiction is an up and coming monthly e-mag that aims to bring a platform to writers of all genres, styles and interests.
It deals with more than just fictitious pieces and wants to help you bring out the best in your written work through the means of an open readership and monthly writer's tasks that will help you sharpen your skills.
We are looking for writers who would like to grow through their various written pieces and also writers who are looking for audiences to read and appreciate their work.
If you would like to be a part of our writer's team please contact us at: downright.fiction@gmail.com
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