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 […]
Dare to Look Back
A friend told me about this post by Mike who dared to look back at his previous writing not only to show where he came from, but to display how he’s grown as a writer. He challenged others to do the same. Meg, my aforementioned friend, posted her own response to this call. It sounded […]
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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