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Aug 18, 2010
Writing in Scenes, Part 1
People shake their heads in bemused wonder. How do you get a novel written? How can it possibly be done, given how–well, long it is?...
Aug 9, 2010
Favorite Books on the Craft
No one can teach you to write a really fine novel. I take that back. They can teach it, but your novel may still flounder. It’s all in...
Aug 5, 2010
On Not Writing
Can’t find time to write? Don’t feel like it? Lost your nerve? If you’re not writing, you might be suffering from simple...
Jul 30, 2010
Story Structure Demystified
Like most of you, I’ve read a dozen books on writing the novel. Most of them try to tell you how to write something dramatic, memorable,...
Jul 27, 2010
Bright of the Sky Free
Pyr’s generous giveaway on Kindle! For a limited time. Free on Kindle #brightofthesky #FreeKindleBook #pyr
Jul 27, 2010
Connecting Characters
You’ve got your novel’s cast of characters, let’s say. You’ve carefully considered the central conflict between two characters.You’ve...
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