October 24, 2008

An Apt Phrase

When I'm writing or revising a novel, one of the fun games I like to play is the search for an apt Continue Reading

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October 15, 2008

Kristin O’Donnell Tubb: Class of 2k8

Updated Post: When Kristin Tubb sold her novel last year, she wrote the following about the revision Continue Reading

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May 13, 2008

5 Resources for First Drafts of Novels

Need help on the first draft of your novel? Here are some great resources. Planning or Continue Reading

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October 31, 2007

Shrunken Manuscript v. Spreadsheet Plotting

There are two good ways to look at the overall shape of a manuscript: the shrunken manuscript and Continue Reading

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October 30, 2007

Spreadsheet plotting

Note: This technique was recommended by several readers and after I've tried it, I'm a convert! Continue Reading

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