The opening of a book is its most critical component, serving as the gateway to the narrative world. This is why I strategically introduced the beginnings of “The Phantom Mask” in my previous work, utilizing a technique similar to a cinematic end stinger or post-credits scene to bridge the transition between stories. It poses aContinue reading “The Art of the Teaser: Narrative Openings and ‘The Phantom Mask’”
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A Different Kind of Mystery: The ‘Who Saved It’
Most noir stories start with a body and a question: Who did it? While The Phantom Mask has its share of shadows and secrets, I’m approaching this draft from a slightly different angle. The Premise: The city of London is a place that has learned to look away. Especially after The Battle of London atContinue reading “A Different Kind of Mystery: The ‘Who Saved It’”
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