I’ve learned that one of the rules of writing is to Finish What You Start. That’s a terrible rule. For me. I’m great at starting things, not so great at finishing. I’ve been working hard to overcome that particular failing … Continue reading
We’re down to the meat, the scene by scene outline. The structure I use for this is inherent in yWriter, but let’s talk about scenes first. A scene is a moment in the story defined by a time and place. … Continue reading
I’ve said good-bye to BiaM and You Can Write a Novel. Smith’s book will be back when I get to the revision stage. BiaM has a little influence in what’s coming next and will have a say when I get … Continue reading
I give good advice. I have to. Otherwise, people would never forgive me for my addiction to giving advice. Recently Jeff Kirvin asked me to hire on as freelance editor of his seven-book sf-thriller series, the Unification Chronicles. I don’t … Continue reading
That’s it. All you need to do to be a writer is write. Every day. Don’t say you don’t have time. You either do it or don’t. We all have to make a decision about what we do with our … Continue reading