It's been a while since I've done an early post. Okay, a loooooong while. However, with everyone in full swing for Thanksgiving, football, and realizing there are only four more shopping weekends until Christmas, I figured of all times, this was a great one to post on Monday.
And since we're in the season, let's talk about holidays.
It is known by every person on this planet that holidays equal conflict. Something always goes wrong with the food, too many relatives that don't necessarily get along are thrust into a too-small kitchen together, you realize you've forgotten some food and or decor item but can't run to the store because everyone is closed.
Holiday scenes in your novel or short story can be calculatingly dramatic. But since everyone's been there and done that, it's important to amp the stakes up even higher when writing family get-togethers in fiction. Because Aunt Mae can always drop the turkey on the floor in real life. But only in fiction will a pack of wild dogs storm the house and take all your holiday food (including the soiled turkey) so there is nothing left to eat. (Does the chortling shout of: BUMPUSES! ring a bell?)
Need some stakes ramping inspiration? Check out this YouTube video called "Holiday Dinner Party" performed by Sandy and Richard Riccardi.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX9EAavxrus
Happy Holidays!
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