Tag Archives: First Draft

All You Need Is a Pen

I may be a novice, but I know it’s damn hard to write a novel. We like different computer programs, methods, locations, everything. It’s our thing. Rarely do I hear about using a pen to simply write the story. Last … Continue reading

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Premise to Story

I’ve noticed a pattern in my writing. I come up with a premise before I find the characters that give us a story. It takes me awhile to get my head out of the omniscience of the world and into … Continue reading

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Writing Is Like Having A Baby

Our Work In Progresses are our babies. And like mothers awaiting a newborn, most writers nest before they come. Some rearrange their writing caves, others start buying little figurines that feature slightly in a characters’ life. We start craving certain … Continue reading

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