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Feed SubscriptionJump: Some questions and answers
In anticipation of the release of my upcoming novel, Jump, I wanted to offer some answers on a few questions I think readers and media might have regarding the book. I hope you enjoy! How did the idea for ...
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Note: This is a chapter excerpt from my upcoming novel, JUMP. This is a work of fiction. — Protesters. It didn’t matter what religion you were, what political lever you pulled, whether you smoked marijuana or were against it, ...
Read More »Start in the middle
Ever had a hard time starting a story? You see it in your mind. You see the conflict, the characters, the action unfolding. You just don’t know how to get there from here. You just don’t know where to start. ...
Read More »How to make evil characters complex
Yesterday I warned against flattening your characters, especially the “enemy” ones you want your readers to hate. Today, I want to provide some tangible advice on how to accomplish this. Below are some simple suggestions to make your villains, antagonists, ...
Read More »How to restore order in the midst of a chaotic novel
(Feature photo source: Aloba) I’ve never been much a fan of outline formats and skeleton drawings when it comes to writing. I remember being taught this form back in college during composition writing classes. I could never do it. Even ...
Read More »Book Review: “The New Sense” by John B. Dutton
Book: The New Sense Author: John B. Dutton Publisher: Self Published I was interested in the premise of this book, where one of the main characters (known througout most of the book only as “B”) has the ability to sense the world through ...
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