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The Brass Verdict, by Michael Connelly

The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly My rating: 4 of 5 stars For a while now, I’ve been squeezing into my meager reading time books Donald Maass used as examples in his writer’s manual Th… more →

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Book Review: "Writing 21st Century Fiction: High Impact Techniques for Exceptional Storytelling," By Donald Maass — 4 comments

CG Blake wrote 4 months ago: Someday soon, I will write a post listing my favorite books on the craft of fiction, but one that is … more →

Tags: Craft of Fiction, donald maass, writer unboxed, Fiction Writing/Books, 21st-century fiction, Writine the Breakout novel, New York Times Bestseller List

Hype-Hype-Hyperreality

Joycelyn wrote 6 months ago: Fragment of hyperreality . . (Photo credit: jef safi \ ‘pictosophizing) 4s don’t have a lock o … more →

Tags: type 4, ENNEAGRAM, Don Riso, Creativity, donald maass, Personality Types, Russ Hudson, hyperreality, Fiction

Row80 Check In Oct 17 — 14 comments

Jae wrote 7 months ago: I hiked in the canyon a little while ago for the sole purpose of finding beautiful Fall leaves.  I t … more →

Tags: Personal Item, fall goals, ROW80, writing, Story, Anton Chekhov, Goals, Robert Mckee

Discover The Fire in Fiction, another book for the author's keeper shelf — 6 comments

Jessica Aspen wrote 11 months ago: Moonday Madness a blog about the craft of writing, or whatever If you haven’t picked up The Fi … more →

Tags: Writing Craft, Moonday mania, Jessica Aspen, Writing Books, donald maass, keeper books, authors bookshelf, writing the breakout novel

The Pursuit of Happiness — 2 comments

Toni Kelly wrote 1 year ago: I’m not talking about the movie with Will Smith, but instead, our individual pursuit of happiness th … more →

Tags: Toni Kelly, Writer's Life, donald maass, the pursuit of happiness

The Brass Verdict, by Michael Connelly — 6 comments

Linda Yezak wrote 1 year ago: The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly My rating: 4 of 5 stars For a while now, I’ve been squee … more →

Tags: Reviews of exceptional books, Book Review, Novels, donald maass, Books, Michael Connelly, The Brass Verdict, legal thrillers

Strengths, Weaknesses, Goals, The Adventure Begins — 8 comments

Kate MacNicol wrote 1 year ago: It’s time for Friday Bangers and Mash-ups and I have lots to talk about today. Have you attend … more →

Tags: Writing, writing, Goals, donald maass, writing the breakout novel, Lorin Oberweger, Donald Maass Literary Agency, Persistence

The Ins And Outs Of Backstory, Part 2 — 2 comments

Rebecca LuElla Miller wrote 1 year ago: As we established in part one of this short series, backstory should be used sparingly, sprinkled th … more →

Tags: Dialogue, Backstory, donald maass, Brandilyn Collins, writers digest, backstory, Hallie Ephron

Book Recommendation: For Writers – Donald Maass — 10 comments

A. C. Cockerill wrote 1 year ago: Fiction or Nonfiction:  Nonfiction Type:  Writing Craft Author:  Donald Maass Title:  “The Fire in F … more →

Tags: Book Recommendations, Book Recommends: For Writers, For Writers, Book Recommendation, Book Club, Fiction, A. C. Cockerill, Ashley Cockerill, for writers

The Survivors Club, by Lisa Gardner — 4 comments

Linda Yezak wrote 2 years ago: Lisa Gardner wrote the epitome of a thriller. Tense, exciting, edge-of-your-seat suspense and incred … more →

Tags: Reviews of exceptional books, Book Reviews, donald maass, Lisa Gardner, The Survivor's Club, Thriller, Suspense

WoW ~ Narrative: Friend or Foe? — 53 comments

Keli Gwyn wrote 2 years ago: I’m excited to have my writer friend Laura Frantz as a guest blogger. She’s the gifted author of The … more →

Tags: writing, Wordsmithing on Wednesdays, Narrative, Romance Writers, Romance Writing, Laura Frantz, donald maass, Courting Morrow Little, The Frontiersman's Daughter

Back to Basics: Passion — 3 comments

Toni Kelly wrote 2 years ago: Why do you write? A simple enough question but not quite so easy to answer. Maybe you say you want t … more →

Tags: Toni Kelly, Writer's Life, What inspires you?, Passion, Back To Basics, donald maass

Next Book on the List — 4 comments

Linda Yezak wrote 3 years ago: Anyone notice how long Vince Flynn’s Memorial Day stayed “on the nightstand” in th … more →

Tags: writing, Writing Tips, donald maass, Characterization, red leaves, Protagonists, thomas cook, Joseph Finder, Company Man

Books for Honing the Craft — 1 comment

T.S. Welti wrote 3 years ago: Okay, I must admit that I’m usually one of those people who like a book and swear it’s t … more →

Tags: writing, Reading, Books, Fiction, donald maass

Red Leaves, a Must Read for 2010 — 4 comments

Linda Yezak wrote 3 years ago: Red Leaves, by Thomas H. Cook,  is the first book Donald Maass used as an example in his The Fire in … more →

Tags: Reviews of exceptional books, writing, donald maass, Thomas H Cook, red leaves, Literature

Maass's Average Joe — 3 comments

Linda Yezak wrote 3 years ago: If it weren’t for the amount of time I’m going to spend singing the praises of a writer … more →

Tags: Writing Tips, writing how to books, Authors, writing, donald maass, Thomas H Cook, red leaves, Protagonists, Hero's

The Writer Mama Back-to-School Giveaway 2009, Day Nineteen — 35 comments

The Writer Mama wrote 3 years ago: Welcome to day nineteen of The Writer Mama Back-to-School Giveaway! How do widely published authors … more →

Tags: Writer Mamas, Writer Mama Back-to-School Daily Giveaway, donald maass

And the Winner Is . . . — 2 comments

Linda Yezak wrote 3 years ago: The winner of AuthorCulture‘s Short Story Contest is (drum roll, please): Liberty Speidel!  Ye … more →

Tags: Guest Posts, AuthorCulture, donald maass, Liberty Speidel, Archetype, Sci-Fi, Short Story, Plot Scene Generator

Story and Voice — 4 comments

Rebecca LuElla Miller wrote 3 years ago: This past week, literary agent Rachelle Gardner posted an article on her blog called “Fiction … more →

Tags: Story, Voice, donald maass, Rachelle Gardner, Author's Voice, Craft


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