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Another textbook? Why not? There’s still plenty of good stuff worth learning, and I couldn’t cram it all into the first three. Naked Notes! is now available at Amazon. Do a writer friend of yours a HUGE favor, order a signed copy from me!
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Monthly Archives: August 2014
Help! My characters suck. How to write a novel — part 5
It happens sometimes. A character you think has potential turns out to be a white bread bore. And as we all know, boring is bad. You might be able to write flawless prose; your descriptions might be crisp and insightful; … Continue reading
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Tagged action, adult fiction, boredom, characters, motive, obsession, Writing, yoga pants
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Who are these people? How to write a novel — part 4
It’s not just a question of who they are, it’s also about where they came from. And just who am I talking about? The players in your book. They come in all flavors and sizes, but there’s a general breakdown … Continue reading
Don’t need no stinkin’ genre! How to write a novel — part 3
We left off last time with a “what if” after sketching a quick look at a couple primary characters in a contemporary, non-fantasy setting. (Okay, the lingerie model issue may have been a bit of fantasy.) Point is, one of … Continue reading
Putting meat on the bones. How to write a novel — part 2
Motive, action, consequence. Is that all there is? Well, actually, no. But it’s a start. Watch carefully now. And see? There’s nothing up my sleeves…. Okay, let’s say you’ve got a character in mind. Let’s call him Al. Fair ’nuff? This … Continue reading
How to write a novel — part 1
Since I’ve finished ten novels, I have a pretty clear idea how it’s done. And, with the exception of my first effort, which now resides in a landfill somewhere, I fully believe the books I’ve written are worth reading. Those … Continue reading
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Tagged action, character, conflict, consequence, motive, scene, Writing
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Between the comfort zone and “There be Madness”
Because my wonderful bride took the time to be with her sister while the latter recovered from elective surgery, I had the house and dogs to myself for over a week. I also had a deadline for my work-in-progress. Failure … Continue reading
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Tagged comfort zone, denouement, madness, outline, pantser, risk-taking
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