You should write what you know, but you are not writing your autobiography. You need to be flexible enough to introduce foreign elements and to tailor the story arc to fit the format of a novel.
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The Blind Swordsman
Sometimes you just have to kill your darlings, even if he was initially meant to be your central character
A Solution for Female Writers
If the situation for female writers in America is so dire, why not come across the pond?
Building a Complex Villain
A good complex villain is an embodiment of good intentions falling down a spiral staircase.
Writing Tips From Famous Writers
In the age of digital publishing, we have to decide for ourselves what "good" books are.
World Building (3)
Writing requires a lot of reading, but world building more so.
World Building (2)
Political issues of the real world teach us a lot about how to create a fantasy world.
Fictional Author
If you fancy yourself a writer, please read lots of books on grammar and style.
Nice Junk If You Can Write It
Some books are not written well, but sell huge volumes. How can you write these "junk" best sellers?
How Many Eggs Do You Break For An Omelette?
You don't have to be a badass to write like one.
Samurai Novelist 