Failing again. Failing better.
I am a big fan of io9.com, as anyone who reads this blog is probably aware. Whether it’s your morning spoilers, weekly comic reviews, or commentary on the latest science fiction and fantasy books and movies, I can’t get enough. One thing I don’t like about io9.com is that articles about writing science fiction and…
Alright, time for part two of my Rachel Aaron trifecta of posts. As I mentioned in my last post, I want to comment on Rachel’s strategy for dramatically increasing her daily word count. Rachel improved it 500%! And while her words per day might be impossible for some writers, her strategy will definitely help you…
For those who participated in NaNoWriMo, you can relax–it’s over. Phew. For those who wrote 50,000 words, Congratu-freaking-lations! That’s a huge accomplishment. For those who fell a little short, don’t feel bad. Look for something useful and move forward. Now that you’re done, you’re probably exhausted, sad, or both. Understandably, now that it’s December, many…
Today, literary agent Rachelle Gardner (@rachellegardner) posted a guide for making holiday writing plans. If you’re participating in NaNoWriMo, you already have a plan for the rest of November. And December’s plan is probably just to rest. But what about those not participating in NaNoWriMo? Gardner offers a few simple steps. First, after looking at…
At the heart of just about any piece of fiction is conflict. Will the hero get the girl? Will the heroine slay the dragon? Will the villain triumph? But in order to have conflict, there must be some tension as our character’s attempts to achieve his goals are thwarted again and again. How do you…