What I Learned the Hard Way
CraftRules To Write ByTen Rules for Writing FictionPlus, Innermost Secrets Revealed Liven things UpActivity is Good for You.The Reader can figure it out: Show Don’t Tell "Prove it!" Master the art of showing Bring your writing to Life with strength and specificity. Not Again!When Repetition Goes Bad. Like Gaul, divided in three parts. Micro Repetition. Macro Repetition. Mega Repetition. Conquer repetition wherever you see it, (well almost everywhere).I Believe!AccuracyMore on Why Details Count Location, Location, Location.Where is everybody?Ouch! How did that desk get there? Miscellaneous Important StuffPrologues Should you have one?Writing Steamy Scenes Plotting Set-Up, Your Plot’s Foundation Naming your Characters |
AdviceHow to Make All This Advice WorkAdvice is all over the place. Here’s how to make it work. What to do when you get rejected.Should I enter contests?The good, the bad and the ugly about writing contests.Critique GroupsWhy you should join one (and it’s not the reason you think).Appearances MatterHow to format your ManuscriptNow What?I’m done! Now what?If you’ve decided you would like to be traditionally published: Improve your chances of publication with the hated query letter and the dreaded synopsis. Targeting a publisher.Locating Historical FactsReferences and resources to help with historical accuracy. On-Line resources, books, some original source material I’ve gathered and put on this web site.Tips and WarningsHow traditional publishing works: some tips and warnings about shopping your novel. What to do when you’re feeling desperate. Kind of a mission statement? |