Tag Archives: “writing process”
Why I Hate Revision
If you’re a writer you know how important revision is. It’s a process, possibly a more difficult, longer and more involved process than the actual creation of your work. Writing is easy compared to revision. You sit down and write. … Continue reading
The End Of NaNoWriMo
November is over, which means that National Novel Writing Month has officially ended. How did you do? I was behind for the entire month, and I mean like really behind. I kept writing in this step ladder fashion. I would … Continue reading
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Tagged "character development", "daily writing", "write what you know", "write what you love to read", "writing process", bad writing, continuity, nanowrimo, National Novel Writing Month, novel, Thriller, too many ideas, worth it, writing issues
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There Is No Such Thing As A Plot-Driven Story
I know that there are a lot of people who are going to disagree with me, but I don’t believe there is such a thing as a ‘true plot-driven’ story, at least not one that works. Sure, there are some … Continue reading
Posted in Publishing, Writers, Writing
Tagged "character development", "writing process", book, Books, character, character-driven, fiction, plot, plot-driven, story, storytelling
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I’m Not Schizophrenic – I’m A Writer (Yes, There Is A Difference)
Do you ever hear voices in your head besides your own? Pace anxiously, trying to clear your head? Fantasize and daydream about several different scenarios, some fantastic and others terrible? Talk to yourself, as if you were interviewing someone, which … Continue reading
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Tagged "character development", "not crazy", "writing process", character, composing, composition, fiction, life, nonficition, poetry, verse
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