PinnedSean P. DurhamThe Secret to Writing Short StoriesFor a long time, I thought I needed to write a novel. But, I saw the beauty in short stories.·6 min read·Sep 10, 2021--2--2
Sean P. DurhamHow to Write Sizzling Short Stories — Even if You Think You Can’tNever durst poet touch a pen to write Until his ink were temper’d with love’s sighs; Love’s Labour’s Lost — Shakespeare·5 min read·18 hours ago--2--2
Sean P. DurhamHow the Pros Deepen Colourful Character Traits with Criminal Motivations in Fiction Writing“Fiction allows us to do something that nothing else quite does. It allows us to enter fully into the lives of other human beings… The fake…·5 min read·1 day ago----
Sean P. DurhamThe Art of Writing Cold War Political Assassin FictionRecently, I’ve been working on my fiction. The art of writing Cold War political fiction stories set in the days of political assassins who…·4 min read·5 days ago----
Sean P. DurhamSpies, Criminals, and Writing The Dark World of International Espionage“It’s the oldest question of all, George. Who can spy on the spies? Who can smell out the fox without running with him?” ― John le Carré…·7 min read·Apr 10, 2024--1--1
Sean P. DurhamWrite Your Fiction as if You are in the Middle of a Raging StormIf you do not breathe through writing, if you do not cry out in writing, or sing in writing, then don’t write, because our culture has no…·6 min read·Apr 8, 2024--2--2
Sean P. DurhamGettin’ Old — Weathering the Storms or The Hubris of SeagullsFading Radiance, Rising Resilience: A Story of Ageing Amidst Youthful Ephemera·6 min read·Apr 5, 2024--2--2
Sean P. DurhamThe Language of Light and Shadows - Photographic poetry“Style is a reflection of your attitude and your personality.”·4 min read·Mar 8, 2024--2--2
Sean P. DurhamBerlin Street Photography & Countryside Views — Photo ExperimentsPhotography has its own language — there is no need for words·2 min read·Mar 6, 2024--2--2
Sean P. DurhamEmbracing the Glow: Nurturing the Ember of Enduring LoveThere are certain elements of life that seem natural. Love seems natural. It turns out, it isn’t.·6 min read·Jan 28, 2024--1--1