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Marketing Fiction
Sep 19, 2001
Writing, Moving, and Teaching
Discusses the requirements of writing students and if they are useful to experienced creative writers.
Aug 2, 2001
Writing Prompts #5
More writing prompts to help keep your fingers on the keys, or your pen in your hand.
Jul 29, 2001
Falling Action and Resolution Part Three
This is part three of my plot series. The article discusses conflict, falling action and resolution. Please refer to the preceding articles.
Jul 19, 2001
Developing a Plot into a Worthwhile Read: Part Two - Conflict
This article is part to of the plot series. It deals with rising action and conflict. I discuss key elements to developing these things in your work.
Jul 11, 2001
Developing a Plot into a Worthwhile Read: Part One -- Exposition
This is the first part in a series of articles on developing a good plot. The first step is exposition.
Jul 4, 2001
Beginning That First Novel
I share with you how I came about beginning my first novel. I share my fears and how I forced myself to start writing.
Jun 27, 2001
Writing Prompts #4
Here are some more writing prompts to help you stay on your toes. Keep the words flowing.
Jun 20, 2001
When Does Fiction Go too Far?
When do we go too far in our fiction with using names of real people and corporations? Even more, when are we going too far with references to pop culture?
Jun 13, 2001
Getting Noticed: The Steps to Publishing Something Larger
Getting noticed is the hardest part of being a writer. This article explains ways to get noticed including submitting to journals and getting an agent.
Jun 6, 2001
The Pain of Writing Through Pain: Is It Worth It?
Writing your way through painful memories can be a very positive experience. This article discusses a way in which to write about them that will make it a more productive experience.
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Marketing Fiction
Beginning That First Novel (18 msgs)
Research (1 msgs)
Rejection: We All Must Deal (1 msgs)
When Does Fiction Go too Far? (8 msgs)
Writing, Moving, and Teaching (3 msgs)
A Study on an Author Who Studied: Henry James (2 msgs)
Writing Workshops (10 msgs)
Creating Believable Characters (5 msgs)