I've heard people say that they would like to write a book, or that they have an idea for a book, but they don't know how to start. The idea of writing a book is daunting. Writing a novel from start to finish is a daunting task. I've done it several times and each time … Continue reading That Daunting Feeling
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A Note on Exposition
During my family’s Christmas, my aunt announced the prayer by saying, “And now my husband, John, will say the prayer.” My father, who’s not a writer, pointed out to me how odd it was of her to say that. We all knew who John was and his relationship to her. We didn’t need the reminder. … Continue reading A Note on Exposition
Novel Face-lift
Ever think you need to rewrite your entire novel? You're not alone. The first draft is never the final draft. It doesn't matter how long you've been writing or how great at it you are. You will always draft and revise. You may revise your first novel a hundred times. You might revise your tenth … Continue reading Novel Face-lift
Beatrice B. Morgan 