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Monthly Archives: December 2010
Focus and Push
My husband has been running for over a year. His goal is to run a minimum of five days each week with no more than one day off. I admire his dedication to the discipline and the determination it takes … Continue reading
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Tying Up Loose Ends in Your Mystery
Three tips for solving the mystery in your mystery novel and to answer the questions of your reader in a fashion that satisfies the reader and explains the mystery. Continue reading
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3 More Keys to a Good Mystery Plot
Last week, we talked about three keys to a good mystery plot. This week, we’ll take a look at three more. Unsuspected Twists Keep the reader guessing. There is nothing plainer and less interesting than a mystery plot that is … Continue reading
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December, Week Two Update
If this week were presented as a line graph, it would look like a mountainous skyline! The peaks were Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with over 3,000 words on each day. The valleys were Sunday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, with word … Continue reading
3 Keys to a Good Mystery Plot
A good plot is like a tangled ribbon. The reader begins with a hook and follows the thread of plot through the story to the end. This is true with all novels, but is especially true for mystery and suspense … Continue reading
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December, Week One Update
An abbreviated report this week because there have only been four days of December so far. They have been very December-like days with cold north winds and watery sunlight (and no snow except for what’s in this photo), but still … Continue reading
November Writing Wrap Up
…for November, I’m going to attempt to finish the novel that got the most action during NovelTrack; the second draft of Saving Grace. My goal is to write 120,000 words on this story in November. That should get the job … Continue reading
Can You Write a Novel Without Knowing the Story Question?
The short answer is, “yes”. I’ve done it! It’s really not all that difficult for a seat of the pants writer. Decide on your characters. Decide where they are and what they’re doing. Decide what happens to them. Write about … Continue reading
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