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Jumping Worlds

Posted on September 29th, 2009 in Writing by mzmax100

What makes a writer, a writer.

Your Writer’s Journal – Dialogue vs. Narration

Posted on September 16th, 2009 in Online Writing by mzmax100

So, what one’s it going to be?

X Factor Style Reality Show for Writers?

Posted on September 14th, 2009 in Writing by Olivia Van Logum

An article highlighting the potential opportunity of an X-Factor style reality show for writers.

So You Want to Write Your Own Novel?

Posted on September 14th, 2009 in How To by agriculi

You have out grown the proza and short stories era and are now ready to move on the next level.

The Case for The Virtuous Villain

Posted on August 30th, 2009 in How To by Writerbabe

It’s your villain who drives your story. He or she is the one who upsets the apple cart, derails the train, rips the carpet out from under our feet and essentially gets the story going. If it weren’t for this individual, we novelists wouldn’t have anything to write about. Isn’t it time we gave the villain had his due?

For Writers, Reading Sometimes Can Lose Its Luster

Posted on August 7th, 2009 in Writing by jharmon

Reading isn’t always for fun and games, but sometimes it’s still necessary.

How to Write a Novel: Chapter 3

Posted on July 26th, 2009 in Writing by Ronne

Narrative Voices: Ask any author the most difficult part of writing a novel and they tell you in unison, its choosing the narrative voice. Choosing the right voice is the most important decision you should make, after you’ve made the decision to write a novel.

How to Write a Novel: Chapter Two

Posted on July 23rd, 2009 in How To by Ronne

The most fundamental preparation to write a novel is to read, read and read. Read with a critic’s eye and understand the various themes, plots and structures used how the characters are created and revealed, the change in viewing angles, the voices, the language and how they have developed their work so perfectly. This is most important exercise that you need to get going from page one to the very end. The more you read, the more you’ll understand and the more knowledge you’ll have to invent tools that will help you in the long run.Here are some useful tips and exercises that will get you started.

How to Write a Novel: Chapter 1

Posted on July 20th, 2009 in How To by Ronne

The most fundamental preparation to write a novel is to read, read and read. Read with a critic’s eye and understand the various themes, plots and structures used how the characters are created and revealed, the change in viewing angles, the voices, the language and how they have developed their work so perfectly. This is most important exercise that you need to get going from page one to the very end. The more you read, the more you’ll understand and the more knowledge you’ll have to invent tools that will help you in the long run. Here are some useful tips and exercises that will set your novel idea rolling.

Speculative Fiction Writers Must Set Ground Rules for Their Stories

Posted on July 16th, 2009 in Topical by jharmon

Fantasy, horror and science fiction authors serve their readers best by knowing the rules of the worlds they create.

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