Category: my novel’s progress
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Friday’s Findings: 08.24.18
Here are some articles on writing I’ve read lately: Nine Ways Editing Software Can Improve Creative Writing Make Your Characters Want Something Right Away Making Time to Write — Overcome Writing Inertia How to Write Dialogue That Dazzles Your Readers How to Write Fiction That’s Fresh
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W.I.P. Update: 08.14.18
My laptop died–the one on which I wrote my fiction. The death did not surprise. The computer, nicknamed ‘Bruthie,’ had been running slow the last couple of months. had served me well. Black duct tape–black to match its color–had held together the left side for the past couple of years. I should have retired…
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My Reading: Past, Present and Future 08.09.19
Past: The Emperor’s Soul (audio) by Brandon Sanderson Well, I am no longer a Sanderson virgin. I’ve completed my reading of his short novel, The Emperor’s Soul, and I’m ready to explore more by this writer. This is a standalone story with an interesting twist at the end. Ready to jump into the Mistborn series.…
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W.I.P. Update
Here’s the latest on my Work In Progress (W.I.P.): I am currently working on WhereHow, Consortium Episode 3 of my series. I’ve updated the cover (see above) and given it darker tones. I feel this matches the vibe of the episode. My intention was to have this episode finished six months ago. I got busy…
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A Sneak Peek into How I Set Up My Scrivener for Writing Fiction
If you are a writer–either a veteran or an aspiring or somewhere in-between–you’ve probably heard other writers gush over the writing software named Scrivener. When I finally purchased it, I said to myself, “I should have started using Scrivener sooner.” Most fans of Scrivener agree. The best part of Scrivener is its versatility. You can…
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Consortium Series Available Through Kindle Unlimited
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My Reading: Past, Present and Future 06.14.18
I haven’t done much reading or writing this week because I’ve been wrapping up some home remodeling. It started in February and culminated with the re-purposing of a walk-in closet into my new writing/graphic design studio. For 17 years, I rarely spent time in this walk-in closet. It’s much smaller than my old studio that…
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Considering Iain Banks, Again
NOTE: Five years ago today, Iain Banks passed away. He still is one of my favorite authors of space opera. His Culture books are beloved by many and Amazon is developing them into a video series for Amazon Prime. On the fifth anniversary of his death, I am running a blog post from 2013 where…
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Friday’s Findings 05.25.18
Here are some articles on writing I’ve read lately: 6 Creative Ways to Strengthen Your Story Idea Writing Daze Dipping the Quill Deeper: Writing Is Re-writing Where Does Your Novel’s Conflict Come From? Writing Is Everything Explore the Consortium …
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