Thursday Thirteen
Join us for some random reads: Darla M Sands
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Wiley Wednesday: Completeing A Draft & Scheduling
Last post I discussed beginning a new story, how to begin, and what tools we use. I mentioned a often-used acronym, BICHOK. Butt in chair, hands on keys. Here’s where that little mantra really becomes important. Learn it, know it, … Continue reading →
Starting a New Story
So, we’ve got all these wonderful characters talking in our heads, a fabulous plot, a gorgeous setting. We may or may not have an outline, depending on whether we like that sort of thing or prefer to wing it. Now … Continue reading →
Thursday Thirteen
In the United States, folks are celebrating Thanksgiving. In the blogging world, bloggers celebrate Thursdays with random lists of thirteen items. Come celebrate with us! Darla’s Sand Castles
Continue reading →Research
This week we will take a look at researching stories. First up, what exactly does research encompass? Quite a lot actually. Of course, there are historical facts. Names, dates, places, major events. It also covers social and political ideas of … Continue reading →
Point of View
Point of View Oh, those three dreaded words. I have gotten to the point as a writer that I understand POV is an important storytelling tool. I have even been dragged kicking and screaming into a place where I agree … Continue reading →
Thursday Thirteen
Gather ’round for some blogging fun. Today we celebrate the random in lists of thirteen whatevers. Darla M Sands Nickole Gordon
Continue reading →What is a Novel?
As I type this far ahead of time in anticipation of my National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) participation, I’m thinking nearly constantly about what I want to write. I’ve still got nearly the whole of October, though, so I’m silly … Continue reading →
Character, Plot & World Building
This week’s topic is likely the most nebulous for me. It can be one of the hardest to reduce to specifics, but it is also one of the most important. The over-reaching ideas for your characters, plot and setting are … Continue reading →
Thursday Thirteen
Happy Thursday! Come read for random enjoyment. A. Catherine Noon Darla’s Sand Castles
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