For NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) this year, I decided to try something different. Over the last two months, a series idea that has been percolating in the back of my mind for about four years suddenly came to a boil. Lots of old ideas were being expanded upon and […]
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Plotter or pantser? As a writer, do you plot as many details as possible in advance as a road map for yourself or throw yourself into whatever world you’re creating with a joyful shout of abandon? Either method is valid, and I’m not trying to cast judgement on anyone’s choices, […]
Planning a Story: Spinning the Threads
I’m back with part two of website resources for writers! We are fortunate to live with the internet and have access to vast amounts of information. That can be overwhelming, and it can be challenging to know what to search for. Writing Realistic Injuries: http://www.users.totalise.co.uk/~leiafee/ramblings/realistic_injuries.htm Fight scenes and injuries add stakes […]