Myths of the Writing Process
Here’s a list of some myths about the writing process I pulled together to help people distinguish fact from fiction: Myth: My First Draft Will Be My Final Draft Fact: You will likely end up writing several iterations of one draft and then it will transform into something new along the way. The more you […]
How to Write a Classic
Admit it, everyone wants their story to strike it rich. Well, today you’re in luck! I have discovered the secret formula to writing a classic. That’s right, the ingredients needed in any novel to get you on the bestseller list, onto college and high school syllabi and most importantly, into the hearts of millions of […]
Art Imitating Life
I spoke with John Hickman (@loonymoose1), a fellow writer, on twitter about how our experiences influence our writing. It was an important discussion to have, so we each blogged about it! Here’s my take: There’s a popular phrase in writing, “Write What You Know.” That’s all well and good for nonfiction or contemporary fiction and a […]
Write Between the Lines
Writing with great care and focus, you wove your story’s plot together through major events and character interactions to create a completed draft. Well done, but you’ve really just begun. A novel is only as good as the sum of its part. Take the time to think this over: If you split apart your book […]
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