Step Away From The Manuscript
Sometimes you just plain need to put your manuscript down for a while. Of course, you may not always be able to do this if you’re up against a deadline.… Read more Step Away From The Manuscript →
Lesson Learned: Stay With Your Protagonist
One of the things we weeded out of my story was a big plot twist that would have essentially stolen the story from my protagonist and made someone else the… Read more Lesson Learned: Stay With Your Protagonist →
That Fist-Pumping Moment When You Write Something Awesome
So I’ve been rewriting, and one of the key things I have to take out of my story is time travel. Sorry Beta Readers – the one character I’d originally… Read more That Fist-Pumping Moment When You Write Something Awesome →
What Every Writer Wants To Hear: “I’d Read That Book!”
I was at a party over the weekend, at the home of some writing friends. I met the two of them when we were all three competing in a global… Read more What Every Writer Wants To Hear: “I’d Read That Book!” →
When You Want Something Done, Ask A (Crazy) Busy Person To Do It
So I’ve got a book to partially rewrite. And I blog – on multiple platforms. I need to write three different freelance articles this week. I work full-time and I’m… Read more When You Want Something Done, Ask A (Crazy) Busy Person To Do It →
They Always Say ‘Write What You Know’
One of the things my editors (and beta readers) really liked about TRAVELER and DREAMER was the relationship between my protagonist, Jessa, and her older brother, Danny. Danny is a… Read more They Always Say ‘Write What You Know’ →
World Building: The Trick Is Using Perspective To Your Advantage
The scene is a beach, on an unnamed planet. The man studies the item in his hands, sorting through the information in his head as he tries to piece together… Read more World Building: The Trick Is Using Perspective To Your Advantage →
Sometimes You Need To Look Back To Move Forward
One of the things that came out of my brainstorming session with the editors last week was a complete change in how I’m ending my epic tale. Yep. You read… Read more Sometimes You Need To Look Back To Move Forward →
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