NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) is fast approaching and a few years ago, it helped me change my writing life. Whether you are considering NaNo this year or not, you might find this …
Trunk Novels Are An Endangered Species
This is a guest post from J Daniel Sawyer. It's a little stronger than articles I personally write, but I respect Dan and he has written a hell of a lot of fiction so has way more experience than me. …
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How To Write Fight Scenes With Alan Baxter
In today's interview, I get very enthusiastic about writing fight scenes with the brilliant Alan Baxter who combines his martial arts life with writing. Alan Baxter is the author of Realmshift and …
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The Breakout Novelist With Donald Maass
Recently, I interviewed literary agent Donald Maass about his latest book for authors, The Breakout Novelist. We talk about a breakout premise, how to make readers care about your characters, how to …
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Why Do We Read Fiction And Why Do We Write Fiction?
Why do we read fiction and why do we write fiction? Here's a little video about my thoughts on the matter. What do you think? If you like to read, here's what I cover in the video: Life is …
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How To Write The Ending Of Your Novel
There is plenty of writing advice about the first 10 pages, the importance of hooking the reader at the start and making an impact in the first paragraph. But what about making sure that the reader …
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