Debunking Myths about Writing
Famous writers have excellent writing advice, but don’t let their words grow into myths that block you before you start. Here are some “myths” of writing that are just that. Myths.
YA Fiction and the Dystopia Trend
If you’d asked me a year ago, I would have predicted that the dystopian “bubble” in YA fiction would have burst by now–but I would have been wrong. It looks like there’s still a strong market for it, though my guess is that editors and agents would say that, if you’re writing a dystopian young … [Read more…]
A No Stress Guide to World Building
I’m a big believer in a conversational approach to writing a synopsis which frequently is also part of my plotting. This Guide to World Building works with this same idea. Rather than going all left brain and filling out a list, I just sit back and let the ideas flow. One great way to do this … [Read more…]
Why Build Your Own World, When You Can Steal One?
No, this is not a post about fan fiction or making a living as a copyright thief. It’s really more of a “write what you know” post or what you can research post. It’s a build your own world post based on what is already established or accepted. I’ve had two series that required some … [Read more…]
Revision Checklist for Compelling Characters
Without compelling characters your book will get tossed aside faster than a vacuous date. What pieces do you need in place? Here’s a checklist for the all-important rewrites.