by Bob | May 22, 2019 | On Writing
Honestly, this is the hardest topic to discuss or teach. For example, I wrote New York Minute in omniscient, translucent, single character. Right. Got it? What I mean is I wrote in omniscient voice, which is different than third person, but following only one...
by Bob | May 14, 2019 | On Writing
This morning I read another story about the ten keys to success as an indie writer. I read articles about the essential things a writer must do to get an agent. I read articles on how to succeed as an author. Reading those is part of the job. They are all well...
by Bob | May 8, 2019 | On Writing
A novel is a character trying to resolve a problem. The very nature of a problem means there is conflict. Unlike real life where most of us try to avoid conflict, in our writing we must dive into it. When I run a weekend workshop, I start out getting everyone to write...
by Bob | May 8, 2019 | On Writing
It all starts with an idea. Which is not story. The two are different. Story can change. Idea can’t. Every idea has been done; but not every story. Confused? After three decades writing, over 75 books, and having taught hundreds of workshops, I believe locking...
by Bob | May 7, 2019 | On Writing
When I lived on Hilton Head Island, I’d occasionally drive to the outdoor grill in Harbor Town with Rex, our rescue dog. I’d sit and someone would quickly come over. With water for Rex. They’d fawn over him, say what a cute dog he was and walk away; without taking my...
by Bob | Apr 17, 2019 | On Writing
With over two million copies sold, the Green Beret series was my first and closest to me. I wrote six initially featuring Dave Riley, starting with Eyes of the Hammer (free on all ebook platforms) through Z: Final Countdown. Then I was into my Area 51 series. I went...
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