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Friday’s Findings
Writing advice from one of my favorite science fiction authors: I’d just like to say that writing advice is just that: advice. It’s not a set of rules; it’s contextual. I know I’ve contradicted myself in the advice I’ve given in the past, and that’s because the needs of each writer and story are different.…
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Book Reviews: Science Fiction And Fantasy I’ve Read So Far in 2021
A few things I’ve noticed in my reading so far in 2021: alternate realities, teams of mercenaries, sports in other realms and people with superpowers. I’ve also discovered I enjoy reading novellas which are books under 200 pages. Several of my reviews below are of short novels which I enjoyed reading in one afternoon. Or…
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FRIDAY’S FINDINGS
Layering helps the writer flesh out her stories and novels. Applying this technique can break down the intimidation when it comes to a blank page and motivate the writer to tell the story one bit at a time. Before she knows it, the scene has been written. Here are some articles on layering: Layering and…
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Book Giveaway on Librarything.com
I am hosting a giveaway of my science fiction novella WhereHow on LibraryThing.com. If you are a member of this website (it’s free), you can sign up for free giveaways every month. The giveaway is for the print version of WhereHow. Readers have until February 17th, 2021 to request one of five copies being given…
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Friday’s Findings
A few weeks ago, I started to read a book by a self-published author. As I chugged through the first chapter of this science-fiction novel, I was getting into the story, but one thing was annoying me. The author had really overdone it with the exclamation marks. Now, I’m not saying never use an exclamation…
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Writing Advice Page Updated
Have you ever wished you knew more about writing short stories and novels? How to write realistic dialogue? How to create smooth prose? I’ve updated my writing advice page by collecting links to articles on fiction elements. Feel free to explore them to hone your writing craft through learning or reference. Topics include: Backstory Beats…
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Ways to Enrich Writing Skills
This writing infographic is from the website of Nicholas C. Rossis, Dream Protecting Author. Photo by Startup Stock Photos from Pexels
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Friday’s Findings
One of my goals this year is to write at least one or two short stories. Short fiction is a great way to get some writing practice in — hone the craft, so to speak — and attain the satisfaction of completing a writing project. What are some writing goals for you in 2021? Inspirations…
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Writing a Strong Scene
Have you ever written a scene and wondered if it was good enough? What criteria can you use to determine whether that scene is strong or weak? Here’s a writing infographic from xterraweb.com on writing strong scenes. Photo by Mary Taylor from Pexels
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