Daily Archives: June 17, 2010

So You Want To Commit Novel: Part 3b More Plot

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Let me introduce you to two have my favorite books on writing.  I know there are hundreds out there, but these two work for me.  First off “Scene and Structure” by Jack M. Bickham .  This is a condensation (less … Continue reading →


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Brave New (Writing) World: Old-Fashioned Hogwash

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The New York Times published a silly article last week about The New Yorker’s recent piece lavishing praise on “20 Writers Under 40.” The New Yorker editors at least acknowledged the arbitrary nature of their exercise, pointing out that at … Continue reading →


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