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Back to SearchEpisode 47 - A strong plotting technique, and leeches.
Sometimes when plotting we run out of ideas. Here's a good way to prime the plotting pump. And more on qualifiers, the leeches that infest the pond…
3 years, 7 months ago
Episode 46 - What if no one comes to our book signing? And crafting our narrative voice.
No one in line to buy an autographed copy of your novel? You are not alone. The Wall Street Journal tells of famous authors who have suffered empty…
3 years, 8 months ago
Episode 45 - Techniques to make our dialogue riveting.
Dialogue is fun to write and fun to read. Here is a strong technique to make our dialogue fascinating for readers. Also, novel writing's rule of ex…
3 years, 9 months ago
Episode 44 - How to avoid another prospect-killing mistake.
We'll talk in this episode about another big mistake, one that will cause agents and editors to put aside our manuscripts after four or five pages. …
3 years, 9 months ago
Episode 43 - Dialogue should do double duty. Here's how.
Dialogue that does only one thing might be inert. Talk between our characters should do double duty, and here are techniques about how to write doub…
3 years, 9 months ago
Episode 42 - The single most important writing technique.
What's the one most important writing technique for novelists? If we get it wrong it sinks our publishing chances. We'll talk about how to get it r…
3 years, 9 months ago
Episode 41 - How can we know if we have the talent to write?
Can we know in advance if we have the talent to write a novel, before we spend the time and effort to write it? Here are some thoughts. Also, we ca…
3 years, 10 months ago
Episode 40 - Creating villainous villains.
Here are techniques for creating fictional villains readers will love to loathe and fear. We writers can make readers shudder when our scoundrels a…
3 years, 10 months ago
Episode 39 - How to create characters readers love.
Readers want to fall in love with our characters. Here are some techniques about how to create characters readers will be passionate about, and so w…
3 years, 10 months ago
Episode 38 - We shouldn't write these scenes, and strong techniqes for character description.
Some scenes are too much, and they may ruin a novel for readers. What are they? Plus, here are some good techniques for describing our characters, …
3 years, 10 months ago