A few weeks ago, I began posting the sequel to Reapers, tentatively entitled Beyond the Gateway. You can read Part One here, Part Two here, Part Three here, and Part Four here. Here are links where you can purchase Reapers. From… Read More ›
Writing a Novel
Critique Group – Avoidance List: What to Look for Before You Send
Since I have caught up on submissions for critiquing, now is a good time to pause and consider how to proceed with this weekly feature. My purpose is to provide a learning resource for aspiring writers. While the submitted pieces… Read More ›
Story Development – Beyond the Gateway Part 4
A few weeks ago, I began posting the sequel to Reapers, tentatively entitled Beyond the Gateway. You can read Part One here, Part Two here, and Part Three here. If you haven’t read Reapers, this series on story development will not… Read More ›
Critique Group – The Crossroads and The Kraken
Let’s make some magic! Actually, critiquing is often hard work, so be ready to sing the Fixer Upper song and get to it! Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the submissions below…. Read More ›
Story Development – Beyond the Gateway Part 3
A couple of weeks ago, I began posting the sequel to Reapers, tentatively entitled Beyond the Gateway. You can read Part One here and Part Two here. If you haven’t read Reapers, this series on story development will not be as… Read More ›
Critique Group – Child of the Curse and Chiron in the Woods
No, these submissions aren’t anything like what Flynn just saw, so we’ll have an easy time critiquing today. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the submissions below. Don’t feel like you need… Read More ›
Story Development – Beyond the Gateway Part 2
Last week I began posting the sequel to Reapers, tentatively entitled Beyond the Gateway. You can read Part One here. This week, we pick up with Singapore, appearing as a holographic image, speaking to Phoenix and Shanghai. Again, I am… Read More ›
Critique Group – Silvered and Elf Story
Warm hugs are great, that’s why we begin every critique with a positive comment. We hope to encourage every writer, no matter the skill level. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the… Read More ›
Story Development: Beyond the Gateway – Part 1
For the past ten weeks, I have been posting excerpts from my new novel, The Scent of Her Soul. I hope it helped you see how to develop the beginning of a hero’s journey story. Today, I am moving to… Read More ›
Finish that Book – Guest Post by Jessi Roberts
All published books have one crucial characteristic in common that you must master before you will be a published author. It’s not any of the usual qualities writing teachers insist upon—showing instead of telling, motivation/reaction units, or proper character arcs…. Read More ›