Welcome Reader
I'm a London-based Blogger and Freelance Writer of short stories and longer pieces. I aim to entertain and mentally stimulate my readers with my writing and I’m unafraid to be a little edgy.
In my blog: A novel in the making, I document my experiences of writing my first novel PAIN/T, a contemporary drama about a former painter whose picture-perfect life in the suburban idyll drives him to the brink of madness.
I share with you all the challenges I've faced along the way of writing PAIN/T: From turning initial ideas into a plot, how to create memorable characters, the magic behind showing instead of telling and other techniques to improve writing skills, helpful literature and much more.
My stories Dirty Secrets and Moving in Silence have been published at www.cafelit.co.uk. and www.fictionontheweb.co.uk.
You’ll l find more of my short stories here.
My Novel Project
Synopsis
Philian Kasik has forsaken his career as a painter for a picture-perfect family life in the suburban idyll he secretly detests.
To maintain an illusion of self-determination, he indulges in his peculiar morning ritual of writing a resignation letter from his well-paid corporate job. The illusion is shattered through an unexpected promotion; a step he perceives as another anchor pulling him deeper into a life of boredom and mediocrity.
Torn between society's expectations and his desire to paint, his life quickly spirals downward into binge drinking and self-destructive behaviour that threatens to destroy not only his family but also his sanity.
ASnack and a
Story
Everyday life can be hectic sometimes and there is hardly any time to treat yourself to something enjoyable. So why not take a break and escape the daily grind with an entertaining read?
The average reading time of my short stories is less than 10 minutes and is the perfect complement to a midday snack or afternoon tea.
Enjoy!
Every story is based on an idea. But not every idea immediately makes a good story. Often ideas are fragments without context that invade our thought space with the stealthiness of squatters. As writers, we feel the need to inspect these lodgers from all angles. We want to put flesh on their bones and give them a physical form that we can see, feel and relate to.
In this post, I show you my approach of turning an initial idea into the foundation for my novel PAIN/T.