What a second draft is, and how it should be written.
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Rules for the Second Draft (1)
Turing your NaNoWriMo novel into a second draft.
Tricks to Overcome Stuckness Part 5
Part 5 of tricks to overcome stuckness.
Tricks to Overcome Stuckness Part 2
Some more tricks to overcome minor writer's block.
Yasuke, the Black Samurai
Did I mention that I was writing a samurai novel in English? One of the main characters in the novel is Yasuke, an African slave brought to Japan by European missionaries who granted the status of samurai by Lord Oda Nobunaga upon entering his service. He is the only recorded black samurai in history. In … Continue reading Yasuke, the Black Samurai
Basic Writing Stuff You Were Too Afraid to Ask
If you are very, very new to writing, here are 10 really basic things you might want to know but were afraid to ask.
Zombies, Vampires and the Next Big Thing
The original Godzilla, in its first cinematic incarnation (1954), was a veiled criticism of American firebombing of Japanese civilian cities. Some scenes, such as Japanese defense forces impotently firing their guns at an impervious enemy, a radio announcer choosing to broadcast words of farewell rather than evacuating, the thermonuclear monster disappearing toward the sea after … Continue reading Zombies, Vampires and the Next Big Thing
What Are Adjectives For?
"His mimsy gait and uffish demeanor could barely conceal his slithy character and vorpal intellect."
Why Best Selling Authors are Your Best Friends
Don't hate E. L. James and James Patterson, they are the aspiring writer's best friends.
World Building and the Samurai Novel
The really hard part about writing a samurai novel in English is that you must remain within the historical context of what you are writing, yet not spend too much time explaining. Most Western readers have a much clearer image of what a Victorian tea party is than what a Japanese tea ceremony is. So, … Continue reading World Building and the Samurai Novel
Samurai Novelist 