killer fiction

If you write fiction, you just gotta love John Gardner. The man was opinionated, for sure, but he sure knew his stuff. I'd highly recommend The Art of Fiction to anyone who's the least bit interested in fiction writing. You may not always agree with Gardner (I'd be shocked if you did), but you're sure to come away with a new respect for and understanding of what makes great fiction.

Here's today's prompt, courtesy of Gardner himself:

Describe a lake as seen by a young man who has just committed murder. Do not mention the murder.

posted by lit lover at 5:59 PM