Tag Archives: Writing

Censoring

Posted on February 19, 2013 by ashleymanningwriter

One of the big things a YA author has to tackle is how much is too much, especially when writing horror? Too much violence? Too much language? Should there be none of the above? Anyone whose read Darren Shan’s work … Continue reading →

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Assignment Help

Posted on February 18, 2013 by ashleymanningwriter

My assignment for Fiction Writing this term is Fantasy. I should be doing really well on this one. But I’m not. I’ve written the first 400 words and would appreciate you looking over it and giving some feedback. For this … Continue reading →

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The Following, Vampires and noisy neighbours

Posted on February 12, 2013 by ashleymanningwriter

I haven’t done any writing relevant to my stories this week. Just been a lazy week, although I plan on getting on with some now. I reached that part in the novel where I have to really force myself to … Continue reading →

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Sylvia Plath

Posted on February 11, 2013 by ashleymanningwriter

Morning Song by Sylvia Plath Love set you going like a fat gold watch. The midwife slapped your footsoles, and your bald cry Took its place among the elements. Our voices echo, magnifying your arrival. New statue. In a drafty … Continue reading →

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Chapter One

Posted on February 5, 2013 by ashleymanningwriter

I don’t remember why, but I snapped his neck as if it was a pencil. There was a bit of resistance, but nothing that could hold against me. I let go of his body and let him slump to the … Continue reading →

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