Many people are very divided on King, but this book should be read by anyone that loves writing. I'm currently reading Richard Ford's Canada....
It's not the degree, it's the things you do to get the degree. You learn technique and, most importantly, can ask questions and get opinions. I...
Interconnecting and having a story arc that stands alone are two different things. Obviously you want a series to interconnect, and it's OK to...
I definitely understand this fear. I haven't written anything that fits in this category, but I know at some point (probably multiple points) I'll...
This is basically how I like to do it. Unless I really have a fully-formed idea created in my head, which often I do not, I simply start writing...
I try to, but sometimes life gets in the way. Although, to be technical, I work as a journalist, so, yes, I do write nearly every day. As far as...
What he said. When I know my story is going to involve some things I don't have a ton of knowledge about, I research right away. Otherwise, I...
Just started Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk by Ben Fountain today.
I'm not one for rules about how to tell a story (this is different than rules for writing). I wouldn't worry about "genre." Then again, maybe...
I guess I'm in the minority in feeling that it doesn't matter if there are references that "date" your story. Sure, some stories exist in a...
This is similar to my approach. Of course, each story is slightly different. In general, I come up with a basic concept for a character, often...
I'm not sure how to feel about this. Sincerely, Josh
Other people have already talked about theme, so I'll respond to the other things you touched on. To start with your last comment...I'm not sure...
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