Let’s hope Darth is not your critique partner. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All I ask is that you post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece. Even a short comment on… Read More ›
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Critique Group – No Submissions
We don’t have a story excerpt to critique this week because no one sent anything in. If you want to submit a manuscript for critique, please read the guidelines as well as this list of common mistakes to avoid before submitting…. Read More ›
Writing Q&A Number 3
From Lori: What should I do to overcome writer’s block? I am in the middle of writing my own fantasy story and am experiencing writer’s block. I know basically what is going to happen in the story but it’s just… Read More ›
Writing Q&A Number 2
From Miranda: My main character, Vanetta, has a younger brother named Breheldren who is child-like in his mind set. Vanetta is very defensive about people judging Breheldren (Dren for short). My main supporting character, Ash, makes a passing comment about… Read More ›
Writing Q&A Number 1
From John: How can I incorporate elements of another culture without appearing fake to people who know that culture better than I do? For example, in one of my stories, I want to use elements of the Irish Freedom movement,… Read More ›
Writing – Questions and Answers
Do you have a question about writing that has plagued you? Are you stuck somewhere in your story and can’t get out? If so, send your question to me, and I will try to answer it on the blog so… Read More ›
Critique Group – The Orb of Unlimited Power
Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece. Even a short comment on one aspect can be helpful. If you want… Read More ›
The Blog Lives!
As you might have read in an earlier post, I took a hiatus from this blog to focus on my wife’s health. She is doing much better now, and I am ready to restart the fun. I hope to follow my… Read More ›
Update and Plans for the Future
Susie and her oncologist, Dr. Lee Schwartzberg Thank you for your patience regarding my pause in posting during the past two months. I thought you might like an update on my wife’s progress. Susie had a mastectomy, which included the… Read More ›
Blog Silence – A Higher Priority
I will be suspending regular posts such as the critique group and story development for a while. We learned recently that my wife has breast cancer, so I need to devote as much time as possible toward her and her… Read More ›