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Write or Play? That Used to be the Question
Write or Play
To Write or To Play? That used to be the question. Now you can do both at the same time. Introducing…
Cast of Characters
every story needs a cast of characters just as a husband needs a wife or a lady’s purse needs money. Two are…
Writing Epic Fantasy: 6 Common Issues
Writing Epic Fantasy
As an editor and publisher, I have posted a few articles on common mistakes in writing -…
Hooking Readers – Where to Open the Curtain
Where you start your story, where you choose to raise the curtain is the very first most important aspect of your…
Point of View – Choosing Your POV Character
Point of View - Who is Head?
Choosing Your POV Character
In regards to fiction, deciding who is telling the…
The One Percenters
The One Percenters
While I don't spend a lot of time watching the sport, I am a keen follower of Australian…
Changing Understanding of the Story
Does your understanding of the story you are writing change during the course of the book?
6 Common Writing Issues
6 Common Writing Issues
I have been Chief Editor for IFWG Publishing for nearly four years and in the millions…
How Do You Give Readers Background Information?
Here are some responses from other authors about giving readers the background information they need
Stepping Stones in Writing
Stepping Stones in Writing
One of my goals in writing has been to describe the process. Not only the feelings…
Do You Know What You Are Writing?
Do You Know What You Are Writing?
This was our letter from the editor in the August issue of Suspense Magazine: …
Reflections on Suspense
A writer of suspense and thrills looks at the gotcha
The Seven Stages Of Editing Grief
Editing is a process. Sometimes writers go through editing grief. If this happens to you, please don’t feel bad,…
Point of View: How to Decide?
Point of View: How to Decide?
Your story's plot is full of action, the characters are outstanding, and the…
Where Do Books Originate?
Where Do Books Originate?
Last night, I had an interesting epiphany. (Interesting to me, anyway.) I’ve written…