One of the things I’ve noticed that really helps my muse is collaboration. Somehow, when you get a bunch of writers together, the plot bunnies get started and ideas flow like wine (or diet soda). Working with other authors tends to help get those creative juices flowing. But how can that help, and what makes … [Read more…]
Nostradamus, the Bible, the Mayan calendar, no matter who you are or where you live, you have heard the end of the world prophesized. We’ve all seen the cartoon hippie with a sandwich board warning us “The End is Near!” and waited with baited breath when 1999 flipped to 2000. Then December 21, 2012 (the … [Read more…]
Writing the end of a novel… There’s nothing more satisfying–and more challenging–than writing the final chapter of your novel, particularly if that novel is the final one in an ongoing series. More than likely, you’ve been imagining those final scenes in your head for a long time, working your way toward them, making sure all … [Read more…]
A one of a kind gift from your heart is the best gift to receive and to give. Put your writing skills to work to make someone’s holiday special. Here are some ideas, so put your creative writing talents to work!
(This article, originally published in the Ninc newsletter, is a report on one panel I attended at the 2012 Novelists Inc. Conference in White Plains N.Y. This article was also referenced by literary agent Jim McCarthy of Dystel & Goderich in his blog post When Agents Attack.) Industry Guests: Robert Gottleib (Trident Media Group), Nita … [Read more…]