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Wanted: Your Revision Story As part of an ongoing feature, I’d like to hear your revision story. Authors Kirby Larson Dori Butler Kristin Wolden Nitz Alan Gratz Class of 2k8 Authors These are authors with debut novels in 2008. Jody Feldman Kristin O’Donnell Tubb Coming: April: Zu Vincent April: M.P. Barker May: Sarah Prineas June: [...]
While we partied in December, the last postings of 2007 had some gems. Here are some interesting posts from around the cyberworld. During her revision of Bones of Faerie, the first lesson Janni Simner learned is “there are lots of worlds out there; use them.” What else did she learn? Thinking with a Pencil What [...]
You need tips on “how to write a novel” or “how to revise a novel.” Start here with ideas on how to strengthen your characters. Then read the companion series, Novel Diagnosis and 30 Days to a Stronger NOVEL. 15 Days to Stronger Characters (This was 30 days, but it’s been condensed to 15.) Characterization [...]
This is part of a series, 15 Days to a Stronger Character Names and Nicknames: Echo Character Traits Let’s start with the basics. What do you call this character? What difference does a name make to effective characterization? I recently heard of an inner city family whose oldest child is named Chris and the second [...]
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