by Joe Bunting |
About a month ago, we talked about head hopping, POV, and how to manage third person limited point of view. After I posted the article on one of my social networks, one poor writer said something like, “I want to scream! First they tell us one thing and then...
by Joe Bunting |
Let's talk about plot for a moment. Talia and I spent most of this weekend watching Downton Abbey. By most, I mean nearly all our waking hours. We watched all seven episodes of season one between the hours of 8:30 and 3:30 AM. The next day we began again at 10:30 and...
by Joe Bunting |
Yesterday, about half of you said discipline is one of your biggest obstacles to achieving your writing goals. One of the biggest things I've done to increase my discipline is actually the most paradoxical. One day a week I stop trying. I eat as much food (and...
by Joe Bunting |
What are you struggling with in your writing? Where are you stuck? What are you having a hard time with? Here are some options: Discipline Finding time Writer's block Organizing your writing The Resistance Inspiration Finding your voice Getting published Building a...
by Joe Bunting |
Well, this was the hardest contest to judge so far. Special thanks to Patricia W. Hunter and Lisa Burgess, the winners of our two previous contests, for their help as judges. They were amazing, and if you haven't read their stories, The Worst Christmas Ever and The...