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I Do Not Try To Steer My Characters
Are you a spontaneous writer? Or do you plan your novel and characters from before? Do you plan your scenes and plots and incidents in advance? Do you know what your characters will do and think every time they are … Continue reading
Write My Way Out
Today morning when I sat down at my desk to write, I stared at the blank page and nothing happened. I couldn’t think of anything to write. Usually I have more than one idea before I settle down to one. … Continue reading
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Three Steps To More Effective Description
E. B. White, in the book The Elements of Style, writes: Use definite, specific, concrete language. The surest way to arouse and hold the reader’s attention is to use words that are precise, crystal-clear and real so that the reader … Continue reading
No Need To Be
“But I hate things all fiction… there should always be some foundation of fact for the most airy fabric — and pure invention is but the talent of a liar.” Lord Byron Fiction: Creative writing, literature, invented story, imaginary tale, … Continue reading
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Anything You Damn Well Want
For the past month I have been blogging about the different tools and techniques for successful writing. Some of us are lucky and have the genius and talent to have all the aspects right from the start. But for others … Continue reading
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I Could Weep Sometimes
“I’ve never in my life written anything more difficult than these conversations full of trivialities. This scene at the inn may take me three months for all I know. I could weep sometimes, I feel so helpless….” Gustave Flaubert In … Continue reading
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The Scariest Moment
“The scariest moment is always just before you start. After that, things can only get better.” Stephen King Do you have daily problems with your writing? Are you afraid that your sentences don’t read right, that your paragraph doesn’t sound … Continue reading
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There’s A Lot Of Scenery But
Setting: Location, surroundings, scenery, situation, background, set, locale, site, venue, backdrop. (These are the synonyms listed in the thesaurus.) Setting is where your story takes place, its locale. But as Sinclair Lewis said: “When I want to learn about the … Continue reading
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A Far-Seeing Place
“My name is Stephen King. I’m writing the first draft of this part at my desk. There are things on my mind. Some are worries, some are good things, but right now all that stuff is up top. I’m in … Continue reading
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We Need Readers Or Else
Every time I publish a new post on my blog, I am anxious to find out if someone other than my husband, who as my kids say is my greatest fan and support, will like it. I wait in anticipation … Continue reading
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