Monthly Archives: December 2010

This Year: Make it Your Resolution Not to Change a Thing

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Ela Thier

Every year, if not every day, (or every minute?) we kick ourselves for not being “better”. I should eat better, I should exercise more, I should write more, I should read more, I should watch TV less, I should make … Continue reading →

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Pillow Talk and Screaming Matches

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Ela Thier

Last week I explained that bad things happening does not necessarily mean that you have conflict. And good things don’t mean lack of conflict. Conflict is simply about the overcoming of obstacles towards a desired goal. Period. Another common mistake … Continue reading →

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When good things happen to good people: revised

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Ela Thier

In my exercise this week, I explained that making lots of bad things happen does not necessarily create conflict. Bad things can happen without any conflict and good things can happen creating lots of conflict. The contrary can also be … Continue reading →

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Creating conflict: when good things happen to good people

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Ela Thier

My writing exercises, which I’ll be posting every Tuesday, will be centered around creating conflict. The vast majority of scenes are built around conflict, and most writers struggle in creating enough of it. What you end up with are scenes … Continue reading →

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My holiday gift to you: A Writing Assignment Every Week in 2011

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Ela Thier

All through 2011, I’ll be posting a writing exercise every week. These exercises are intended to accomplish two things at the same time: dissolve writing blocks while honing your craft in structure/story-telling. Click here for instructions on how to tackle … Continue reading →

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My Psychedelic Chanukah Story

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Ela Thier

Tonight is the eighth and last day of Chanukah. In eight years, my husband Evan and I have never missed a night of lighting Chanukah candles. Tonight, however, we ran out of candles. It was past 11 at night, it … Continue reading →

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