Creating Realistic Characters Last week I began to look at how to create realistic characters. This week I want to continue this important aspect of the novel. Try to convey the nature of your character, as far as possible, by indirect means. For instance, instead of overtly stating that he is a mean man, show […]
Fellow Limerick poet Tim Cunningham on John Liddy’s recent publication Arias of Consolation.
Part 5. Becoming a Writer. In this ten-part series Kieran Beville aims to inspire, encourage and assist aspiring writers to fulfil their dreams to become authors.
Part 5. Creating Realistic Characters Central to your story are the people, the characters, through whose eyes, actions and reactions your story will be told. The nature of your plot will determine the type of characters you will need to create. It will be easier for you to be in control and certainly simpler for […]
Outside The Brazen Head
Jo Slade’s reaction to Arias of Consolation by John Liddy
“I’ve read Arias of Consolation several times, a wonderful paean for Limerick, a kind of opera in three line trecets that guides the reader through the city with the constancy of its own particular music. These are memorable songs that capture the ‘edginess’ and the beauty of the city. There is also a depth of perspective, […]
First Edition Limerick Publications No. 9 “Crescent Centre News” 1978
First Edition Limerick Publications No.8 ‘Limerick Times’ 1991
Part 3: Becoming a Writer In this ten-part Series Kieran Beville aims to inspire, encourage and assist aspiring writers to fulfil their dreams to become authors.
The Novel (part 3) It may be a good idea to plan at what point in the story the high points will occur so that the writing remains lively and dramatic. Aim to use them in such a way that they draw the reader inexorably from chapter to chapter. So that at the end […]
Samhain in spoken word and song. Live performances at Treaty City Brewery from Limerick Writers’ Centre & open mic for audience participation
About this event Samhain Limerick’s Hallowe’en Festival proudly presents /the return of The Limerick Writers Centre performing Samhain themed poetry & prose in the cool surrounds of Treaty City Brewery. Dominic Taylor, John Liddy Mike MacDomhnaill & a special rendition of Drunken Thady & the Bishop’s Lady by Pat Power. Music and song form special […]
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