A Cool Non-Linear Model of Storytelling

A Cool Non-Linear Model of Storytelling

Non-linear Narrative

Nonlinear narrative has been around forever, but it has been considered  inferior, erroneous, complicated – and not in a good way – when compared to linear narrative. Of course, now we might see it as quite special, we might welcome the challenge and unpredictability of a non-linear narrative.

In Pulp Fiction, Quentin Tarantino made us follow three stories at once, each one belting forward, stomping backward, sidetracking and generally criss-crossing (I love this movie, btw). The possibilities for nonlinear narrative are endless. I wanted to find out some way of doing this without driving myself crazy and well, when I found this I had to share it with you. Take a look at this model of non-linear storytelling.

Can You Help This Author Out? There are incentives. #ROW80 #amwriting

I recently heard about a ROW80 author buddy of ours who has run into hard times. The original post is here. Please go read it. Basically, her husband is very unwell and could be for some time. Two blood-clots are the sickness, for which he’s receiving treatment.

This means no wages for an indeterminate amount of time for Lauralynn and her family. So, I wanted to join everyone else in trying to raise awareness. To help in some way. But how?

Kait Nolan (RWO80 creator and author) has set up a donations campaign (with yummy incentives to donate, should you need one) HERE!

Mega Shareathon, ROW80, Book Cover Design, & Monsters.

Mega Shareathon, ROW80, Book Cover Design, & Monsters.

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Also, this is a ROW80 update – if you’re here for that alone and do not want to check out these amazing links, dart to the bottom (I’d add a bookmark link right about here if I knew how to!).

But first, I have a collection of great posts and resources to share. Remember, if you’s like to share anything with my readers, here on my blog, get in touch using the contact page of my email address. :)

These guys got in touch to share an enormous resource list, compiled for higher education students. I plucked the following resources from it, because although there were many specifically for students studying for their thesis, these seemed interesting and useful to all writers. So that means – You! :)  Click the link to see the full list, especially if you’re at university!

Guest Post: Ghost-writing? What’s that all about?

Guest Post: Ghost-writing? What’s that all about?

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I have a guest post for you, today. It’s interesting for me because I am not (or I was not) sure of what exactly a ghost writer does. Are they the walking dead who like to write? Are spooks haunting us with their ghostly words?

Well, if you’re anything like me, sit back and learn all about ghost-writing from our guest blogger! You’re welcome. :)

Right then. Take it away, Teena!

May Monster Madness 7: ‘The Dead Party’ Excerpt & Giveaway!

May Monster Madness 7: ‘The Dead Party’ Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Welcome to my 7th (and final) May Monster Madness post. (and for those who are celebrating the small things, I’ve been celebrating Monsters all week, so dive right in and check out the posts! All seven of them, if you’re feeling so inclined. Today is the last one, so I’m offering a giveaway! Read on…

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Please see the previous posts (linked in Previous Posts the side bar) for the psychology of fear, why I love vampires best of all, and many more. And please go click on your favourite vampires, and your favourite vampires hunter polls, so I can gather up those votes and write a post about the chart toppers! I’ll be writing that post in the next few days, and it will be a bonus post for this meme, 21st May:  Yey!

I’m also offering my short story – The Dead Party: A Dark Yet Humorous Tale - to four of your lucky monster lovers. It’s a political satire (set in UK) with zombies :)

May Monster Madness 6: Blood Family by Mark Knight: Excerpt / Info.

May Monster Madness 6: Blood Family by Mark Knight: Excerpt / Info.

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Welcome to my 6th May Monster Madness post.

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Please see the previous posts (linked in Previous Posts on the side bar) for the psychology of fear, why I love vampires best of all, and many more. And please go click on your Favourite Vampires, and your Favourite Vampire Hunter polls, so I can gather up those votes and write a post about the chart toppers! I’ll be writing that post in the next few days, and it will be a bonus post for this meme, 21st May:  Yey!


 

Join me today, and discover a new YA paranormal novel written by Mark Knight. I provide an excerpt, a review and the book blurb, plus a little information about Mark and of course, those all important buy links. Pull up a chair, get comfy and grab a drink. You may have just found your next read!

May Monster Madness 5: The Best Ever Vampires (and their hunters) – 2 Polls

May Monster Madness 5: The Best Ever Vampires (and their hunters) – 2 Polls

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Hi, this is my fifth post for this meme. These are the others:

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Visit me between 11th and 17th May for interesting posts about monsters.

Today is all about…

‘The Best Ever Vampires (and their hunters).’

Obviously, for me to go on and on about my favourites, means you get pissed because they’re not yours, and it could get messy. So instead on my subjective ramblings – i.e.: strictly my opinion, I’d like to know yours. Then I’ll compile them and do a post on the two chart-toppers!

So, I’ve added two polls. Hurrah!

(Should have done this for my first post, but as I found the meme the day before it started, I didn’t have to time to think our the week ahead and I’ve kind of gone by the seat of my pants). So I need you all to click on your Favourite Vampires, and your Favourite Vampire Hunter polls, so I can gather up those votes and write a post about the chart toppers! I’ll be writing that post in the next few days, and it will be a bonus post for this meme, 21st May:  Yey!

Anywhoo… These polls are made up of the best of both camps, our there (according to research, so don’t shoot the messenger!), but like I said, this is all about you guys.

Who is YOUR number 1 ?

I imagine most of you will say Buffy tops the slayers, but which fanged devil will you chose as best vampire ever? If I’ve missed your favourite (how very dare I?) by all means add them to the list in the comments. There are so many, I had to scale it down to those who figured highest on my scale, but also on Google search. :)

Right, now go vote!

May Monster Madness 4: My Favourite Monster & Ten Reasons Why.

May Monster Madness 4: My Favourite Monster & Ten Reasons Why.

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Hi, this is my fourth post for this meme.

Visit me between 11th and 17th May for interesting posts about monsters.

Today I’m talking about one of my favourite monsters and the mediums it has blessed.

May Monster Madness 3: Blood Rush Pre-Release Tour

May Monster Madness 3: Blood Rush Pre-Release Tour

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Hello and welcome to another May Monster Madness post. More vampires, but this post includes a review of this great book about a supernatural community (inc VAMPIRES!). Love monsters? Check it out. It’s not horror, but there are fangs, and blood! :)


 

“If there is any book that you have to read this year, this book is it! Full of suspense, action, mystery, and the undercurrents of romance, the unique paranormal world that Ms. Krafton has created will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last sentence!” — Place of Reads

Check also “Bleeding Hearts”, the first instalment in the Demimonde series.

May Monster Madness 2: Two Stages of Fear & Why Do We Love Monsters?

May Monster Madness 2: Two Stages of Fear & Why Do We Love Monsters?

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Hi, this is my second post for this meme. I’m not exactly sure if I’m supposed to post every day of this meme, but I’m going to because I can, and because I enjoy the subject. :)

Visit me 11th and 17th May for interesting post about monsters.

Yesterday I talked about the five basic fears from which all other fears manifest. Today I’m talking about the two kinds of reactions or stages of fear, and ask: Why Do We love Monsters?