guest post by Lance Taubold (reposted with permission from 13Thirty Books and with minor edits) Writers, like most artists, are by nature, insecure. We want everyone to like what we’ve written. Let me correct that. We want everyone to love
Read moreFrom Rick: One problem writers often struggle with is how much information to divulge to the reader at various places in a story. I’m not referring only to descriptions, but also to story information. You don’t want to overload–or bore–the
Read moreFrom Scott: Throughout the course of these blog posts, Rick and I will be offering advice and tips on the process of becoming a published author. This particular entry will discuss some of the benefits, disadvantages, and risks of working
Read moreFrom Rick: Since this is a blog about writing well, let’s discuss what differentiates a good book from a bad book. I’ll start with what I look for in a good book: a great story, great characters, and great writing.
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