Mystery literature is undergoing a resurgence with the American public. We find ourselves in need of a good story where the protagonist undergoes a journey, perhaps of faith, family, or reaction to…
Source: Guest Post: Writing a Mystery/Thriller by Ann W. J. White, M.Ed.
Amateur sleuths, hardboiled cops, private eyes, spooks and spies. We love them all. Mysteries and thrillers make up the second most popular genre of books after romance. Why are we as readers so dr…
Source: The Mystery of Mysteries by Christina Hoag
In fiction, three is a magic number: Three-Act Structure, Beginning-Middle-End, Three Plot Points, and Goal-Conflict-Resolution. Three is everywhere and must be grappled with by authors at every tu…
Source: MTW Write Hook – Contest Rules
WHAT’S YOUR NEXT MOVE? WHICH WAY WILL YOU TURN? WHERE WILL YOU FOCUS? “Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments.”-Jim R…
Source: Book Marketing: What’s Your Next Move?
It’s that time of year again – National Novel Writing Month aka NaNoWriMo. Time to air blow off the keys of your laptop, spin character arcs, plan the caffeine-intake calendar, and stock up on NoDoze. What crazy person would attempt to write 50,000 words in a month? Apparently, me and half a billion other writers who have steel running through their veins and scarecrow stuffing for brains. But unlike the Tin Man, we have heart. Lots of heart! Continue reading “Manic Monday – Ready for NaNoWriMo (Not!)”
In 2012, eleven days after my only daughter’s 20th birthday, she was in a head-on collision car accident that changed the lives of everyone around her. Family and friends rushed to the trauma unit awaiting the doctor’s prognosis of her fragile state. The news couldn’t have been worse. My daughter was Continue reading “A Story of Brain Injury Q&A with Victoria Griffin, Creator of Flooded: A Creative Anthology of Brain Injuries”
Writing a blockbuster novel is the dream of many writers. You wonder what a year, or two, of your devoted writing time, sacrifices, and financial commitment will glean for you at the end of a crazy, tedious road of writing that novel. You may hope for validation or simply have a story busting at the seams that won’t be silenced. And who among us Continue reading “Freelance Friday How to Write The Blockbuster Novel: Edition Three – Stakes”
A blockbuster novel is the goal of many writers, but it can seem like an elusive dream to the burgeoning novelist. Freelance Friday’s monthly series “How to Write The Blockbuster Novel” will walk you through the elements and structure necessary to construct the bones of a novel that will enrapture your readers, not to mention agents and publishers if you chose the traditional publishing route.
Continue reading “Freelance Friday How to Write The Blockbuster Novel: Edition Two – Theme”
Next week, Sherrie’s Always Write brings weekday humor and worldly insight to your inbox Monday – Friday. Each post provides a 3 to 5 minute commentary on topics ranging from the Colloquialisms in the Midwest to Drinking Holiday History. Don’t miss Freelance Friday How to Write the Blockbuster Novel: Edition Two – Theme.
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