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The giant muddle of a middle
Introduction
Probably the hardest part of writing a novel is the middle, that giant slog between the inciting incident and the climactic, high-tension scene near the end.
We’ve covered this ground before, but it’s always worth revisi...
Blend description with action
Not just one or the other
Combine rather than separate
Hi, my name is...
How many names can readers remember?
NOTE: I am traveling for a few days so I might not respond to comments and questions in as timely a manner as I prefer.
How much should I spend to write a book?
Will I ever see a return on my investment?
It depends
To build characters, think like a journalist
Special guest columnist: Ekta Garg
Today’s special guest columnist is my friend and cohort in writerly crime, Ekta R. Garg.
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Fiction author, book editor, writing coach and instructor, retired journalist. Lived all around the world and settled in a small town in the Midwest on a big lake.
I'm a Reviewer, Editor, Author, and Dreamer of stories and books. I write about grief and magic and hope in an effort to connect to readers.
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