Writing advice from the dark side.
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NaNoWriMo Helper
Some tips for NaNoWriMo contestants.
How To Become A Writer
Focus, humility, strategic reading, exercise, and balanced dissatisfaction.
300 words
The first page, roughly 300 words, will have to express a great deal.
The Enthusiasm/Dissatisfaction Balance
Improving your performance is a balancing act between being dissatisfied with your ability and maintaining enthusiasm for your craft.
Review: “The Book in a Box Method” by Tucker Max & Zack Obront
The "Book in a Box Method" by Tucker Max, an instructional manual for dictating non-fiction books, is difficult to apply to fiction.
Review: Plot Perfect by Paula Munier
Book Review: "Plot Perfect" by Paula Munier is master class territory.
Writing Inside the Box
It is just as important to stay inside the box as it is to think outside.
The Writing Tortoise
The detour is the shortcut. The slow way is the fast way. Skip any steps in building a career and you will pay double for it later.
Review: Nail Your Novel by Roz Morris
Nail Your Novel by Roz Morris is a useful guide to constructing bestseller novels.