I guess it’s one of those moments every author secretly dreams about: reading your book to an appreciative audience.
I have dreamt about it too, but somebody should have told me about stage fright.
I guess it’s one of those moments every author secretly dreams about: reading your book to an appreciative audience.
I have dreamt about it too, but somebody should have told me about stage fright.
This is a writing sample taken from my NaNoWriMo 2013 project The Bravery of the Soldier. It’s a scene from Chapter Two, entitled “The Mysterious Video”.
The scene deals with war-related violence and injuries.
I’d appreciate your feedback!
The story so far:
A news story broke about a cover up in Afghanistan. In 2009, a British unit was held hostage, but due to the government’s stance on negotiations with terrorists, the ransom demands were not met. Another unit, which also included a doctor, was sent in to retrieve the hostages, but they were overpowered and also taken away.
When one of the Captains was killed (for not meeting the ransom demands), the team managed to smuggle a S.O.S. note out. After this proof of life was received with vital info regarding the way they were overpowered, a tactical team is sent in. This team carries Audio/Visual equipment.
The media had got hold of a still from the AV equipment and ran the article, telling the story of a Captain who ensured that all his colleagues got out alive, but also accusing the British government of abandoning troops in need.
This scene takes place during a meeting at the Ministry of Defence, during which the Audio/Visual evidence is examined to determine the next course of action with regards to the news story.
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