by Bob | May 29, 2019 | On Writing
What’s your favorite book? What do you remember about it that makes it your favorite? Was it the plot? Or was it character? One of mine is Lonesome Dove. Read the first chapter and tell you don’t know who all those characters are by the end of it and want...
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
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 | Apr 15, 2019 | On Writing
I’ve seen a number of posts lately with writers dismayed at the state of the industry and their careers. Which actually, I’ve been hearing ever since I got into this business. Not much new except for the details. It’s always been hard. I’ve...
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