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Monthly Archives: March 2011
Developing Author Voice
I can tell you a writer’s voice and an artist’s style are very close to the same thing. An artist doesn’t usually set out to develop a certain style, it just happens. Case in point. I began painting pictures of … Continue reading
Time Travel with a Time Line
One of the tools I’ve found especially helpful with the logistics of a novel is writing a time line. It can be as detailed as I want and usually includes events and information that don’t appear directly in the story, but that do have an impact. It goes something like this. Continue reading
Description versus Dialogue
Caution! This post contains a sample of BAD WRITING! Continue reading
The Price of Trust
Carrie reviews debut novel, The Price of Trust, by Amanda Stephan. Continue reading
The Journey Begins
Writing a novel is a lot like taking a long journey. First comes the thought of taking the journey. There’s excitement at seeing and doing new things. Eagerness to get started and anticipation for both the journey itself and for what you’ll find when you reach the destination. Continue reading
