Monthly Archives: March 2022

It’s All About the Sex — Part 1 (Encore)

If you’re writing a novel for adults, and these days “adult” often means Young Adult, too, there’s a very good chance you’ll need to include some sort of sex scene. Many writers new to the craft approach this opportunity with … Continue reading

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I Already Miss ELM

We typically lament the passing of people we’ve known and loved. But I feel similar emotions about the passing of a wonderful organization called ELM, the Enrichment of Life Movement. Starting some forty years ago, ELM provided an amazing array … Continue reading

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The Spice Rule (Encore)

One of the many things those who are new to novel writing fail to ask is, “How much is enough?” I’m not talking about length; I’m talking about specific kinds of content, something that impacts all writers in all genres, … Continue reading

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How much is enough? (Encore)

Writers can be very competitive folk, especially when it comes to the topic of production. Like people in any other profession, some writers exaggerate while others are painfully honest. I know several who claim to churn out amazing quantities of … Continue reading

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