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On to the next project…
A couple of weeks ago I started my next project. I made previous posts of things I’m trying differently this time. For starters, I’ve read two books on the craft to get my mind in the righ… more →
Chris Narbone
A Book of Lessons
wrote 1 week ago: The amount of writing advice books I own is kind of embarrassing. I won’t say the exact number … more →
Essentials of Self-Publishing - Write A Good Book
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wrote 2 weeks ago: We’ve been trying to do this for ages Ah yes, and now we come to the single most important asp … more →
Book Review: Writing the Breakout Novel
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wrote 1 month ago: Writing the Breakout Novel by Donald Maass My rating: 4 of 5 stars I have a library of books on how … more →
Writing Resources Chart
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wrote 1 month ago: I’ve had an interesting week, weighing through eight Daphne judge reports and making zillions … more →
Jodi Arias: A Case of Character [Development]
wrote 1 month ago: Jodi Arias Mug Shot The case of Jodi Arias is all over the news. I’ve been following the case … more →
Pair Up Your Perspective
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wrote 1 month ago: One thought in Donald Maass’ book, Writing the Breakout Novel, which has stuck with me. The no … more →
When in Doubt, Just Add Conflict!
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wrote 1 month ago: I am about three quarters of the way through Donald Maass’ “Writing the Breakout Novel … more →
Day Three Thought: The Illusion of Deadlines
wrote 1 month ago: There is a lie that writers/all kinds of people believe, which is that our life is full of deadlines … more →
2013 Book #3 - Writing the Breakout Novel, by Donald Maass
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wrote 1 month ago: So why has it taken me so long to read and post a book report about this book when the last book rep … more →
3 Writing Tips: How to bring your writing above the page
wrote 2 months ago: “In order to understand, I destroyed myself.” – Fernando Pessoa Writing Workshop is where writ … more →
Facing your writing fears
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wrote 2 months ago: A few years ago I heard Donald Maass speak about Writing the Breakout Novel. One of the things he sp … more →
What Makes a Good Story?
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wrote 2 months ago: Currawong Creek is all set to be published in June. I’m now 20,000 words into my new novel, an … more →
WRITING THE BREAKOUT NOVEL
wrote 2 months ago: Course Id: 1075-24 Course Start Date: 04-18-2013- Course End Date: 06-13-2013 Instructor: Eli … more →
Eight writing manuals that are not an absolute waste of time
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wrote 3 months ago: Most writing books are a terrible waste of time, because they give you pretty basic Creative Writing … more →
Mini Reviews: The Shack, The Help, Logic to the Rescue, Writing the Breakout Novel
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wrote 3 months ago: I’ve squeezed in a few books lately thanks to my Kindle and a few vacations. I’m still r … more →
Hey! Who wrote this book?
wrote 4 months ago: Hey! Who wrote this book? It all started earlier this week when I was preparing a talk on The … more →
What every writer should sleep next to
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wrote 4 months ago: You see this? Your new Teddy Bears You will kick out your teddy bears, hot boy/girl friend and sleep … more →
It's late. Do you know where your characters are?
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wrote 4 months ago: “Great characters are the key to great fiction. A high-octane plot is nothing without credible … more →
Disturb the Reader
wrote 5 months ago: A simple piece of writing advice has become my mantra: Disturb the reader. It’s found in the i … more →
