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Carlos Inigo Roxas Review Brainard’s Fundamentals of Creative Writing, Revised and Expanded Edition

August 31, 2024 by admin Leave a Comment

Many thanks to Manila writer Carlos Inigo Roxas who wrote this lengthy article for the Inquirer Lifestyle about the release of my FUNDAMENTALS OF CREATIVE WRITING, REVISED AND EXPANDED EDITION. "In the book, I saw a delicate balance between show and tell. The examples show Brainard's mastery of the craft and shines a light for aspiring writers. As a young novice writer myself, I find … [Read more...] about Carlos Inigo Roxas Review Brainard’s Fundamentals of Creative Writing, Revised and Expanded Edition

I am a daughter of the Philippines and an adopted daughter of America. I have also traveled to many places so I am also a daughter of the Earth. My experiences have found their way into my stories, which try to depict characters caught in important moments in their lives, situations that force them to act, make decisions, change. I try to see the world from my own point of view, not the dominant Western one, thus my interest in history, culture, and setting. But my characters carry my stories; they are the most important in my story-telling. I have to dive deep into them to understand their humanity – their goodness as well as their badness, their beauty as well as their ugliness. Just like us. Just like each of us. I need to know where they came from, where they are now, so I understand where they are going. Just like us.

Please read my full biography here

Carlos Inigo Roxas Review Brainard’s Fundamentals of Creative Writing, Revised and Expanded Edition

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