I find dialogue one of the hardest things to write with any accuracy, so I listen in to peoples conversations on the bus, in the street, in shops - basically everywhere. And I do these exercises where I imagine a conversation between two characters. Don’t know if it helps with writing dialogue, but it sure gets me thinking.

---

The idea for this small story came to me as I looked in the mirror during my morning shave. It is quite dark in tone, and I make no apologies for that. We live in dark times - just watch the mainstream news and I guarantee you will be a little (or a lot) depressed after it.

---

This is a short story writing exercise that I penned when I was feeling bored. It amused me, your mileage may vary.
Comment if you like.

Enjoy.

---

Here’s a few words on David duChemins new book, “Photographically Speaking”

---