Self-Pub, Indie-Pub, or Big 5? Part 2
Which path to publishing is the best choice for you? This blog series discusses the similarities and difference so you can make an educated decision.
Self-Pub, Indie-Pub, or Big 5? Part 1
After my speech at Pubcon17 last weekend on the topic of the paths to publishing, several attendees requested that I blog the information so they could have it available as a reference. Consequently, I am going to detour off our previous topic of scene writing for the next few weeks to accommodate this request. What … Read more
Anatomy of a Scene
Dialogue One of the easiest and most difficult aspects of creating a work of fiction is writing dialogue. Dialogue can be subtle, memorable, dramatic, and forceful, and is one of the most versatile craft elements. But if not done well it can be stiff, stilted, and cheesy. Note that dialogue is a conversation between two … Read more
Writing Process
My finished novel is with my editor. Yes, I know I’m an editor, but I have this firm belief that you should never edit your own work because you can’t see your own shortcomings. Meanwhile, it’s time to begin working on the next book in the series. I thought I might blog periodically about my … Read more
Anatomy of a Scene
Writing Pensive Scenes This week we are continuing our exploration into writing scenes by looking at pensive scenes, or those scenes that explore the thoughts and feelings of our characters. These are not action scenes by any means. In fact pensive scenes slow the pacing of the story significantly, so they are used sparingly. … Read more
Anatomy of a Scene
Use drama to create interest for your reader, and force your character to change direction.
Anatomy of a Scene
Writing Suspenseful Scenes As we continue our exploration of using scenes to write our novels, let’s keep in mind that our scenes should be entertaining, dynamic, and purposeful. Your story will benefit from well-written scenes that keep the reader’s interest. Note that not each and every scene should be a suspense scene because the amount … Read more
Anatomy of a Scene
What elements do you need in your opening scene? We talk about that this week.
Anatomy of a Scene
Set your intentions when you write your scenes.