(Astrology as a method of character development) Thanks to Ken Farmer for reminding me of this trick. One of the things you need to know in order to develop your […]
Photo Shoot: Chance
Here are some of the character ideas I’ve checked out for Chance: His hair is this curly but the bangs hang down into his eyes most of the time More […]
How to Start Your Novel
All too often, a new writer will say “I’ve got this great idea for a book … but I just don’t know where to start.” Getting started isn’t the easiest […]
For You: A Night at the Theater
This is what’s going on now – the lads have taken Emily out to the theater to avoid the hubbub over the “arrest” of Devon Day and the Sweetwater Kid […]
A House Full of Nerds
As I sprawl on the sofa with my laptop. here are some of the things the rest of the gang is up to: So far, I’ve got […]
Recharging
Tomorrow, we’re off to the coast for a week of relaxation and recharging. I’ll be working on the second Kye & the Kid novel – no title yet, but it’s […]
More from the Writing Workshop
Advanced Characterization (Michael Stackpole) All plot comes out of the characters – their needs, goals and interactions “Your job as a writer is to torture and confuse your readers by […]
Writing Workshop: Day 3
Editors for Hire (Chantelle Aimee Osman) Once you’ve written “the end,” the journey is only half over. You must put out the best book you can – if it’s not, you […]
Writing Workshop: Day 2
Unraveling the Mystery of Mysteries, by Chantelle Aimee Osman “A first class mystery is also a first class novel.” ~P.D.James There are three main elements to a mystery: Plot – […]
Writing Workshop: Day 1
Today’s panels were The Rules of Writing, Historical Research, Characterization and Writing Mysteries. Here are Michael Stackpole’s suggestions. Rules of Writing: Show, don’t tell. If you say “Bob was angry,” […]