I admit, I had a lot of ideas when I started this blog. Sometimes, I feel like I'm stretching the idea farm just a little too much. I've seen a running theme through all these book bloggers and authors. Ever notice how a lot of them talk about coffee? I like a good cup of … Continue reading Idea Barrel = Empty
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Essence of a Novel
"Go write a novel." Okay, uh, how? As said by Flannery O'Connor, everyone knows how to write a story until they sit down to write a story. Let's start with the basics: A story is a conflict. Without conflict, there is no struggle, there is no story. Your character must want something, struggle for something … Continue reading Essence of a Novel
Being Cliche
Ever worry that you're being cliche and nothing you write is new? Yeah, me too. One thing I see in reviews is readers complaining that the book didn't surprise them - nothing felt new or different than any other book in the genre. The book was cliche - as in overdone. cliche = a phrase or … Continue reading Being Cliche
