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Two Books on Writing Fiction You MUST Have!

19. February 2009

I’ve been writing for well over 15 years and have read a lot of books on the craft. Some are lifesavers, other have a few pearls of wisdom, while a few aren’t worth the time or money. There are even books on writing that leave you feeling defeated and wanting to throw your computer, along [...]

Fantasy Quests: Writing Believable Adventure

6. February 2009

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Fantasy quests writing is a cornerstone of the fantasy genre of fiction. When you think about it, most books in all genres contain some sort of quest. Whether it be for happiness or fulfillment or a magic amulet, the important thing is that the character wants it really badly, and he or she gets it [...]

Correspondence Writing Course

6. February 2009

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I know approximately 1/3 way through my correspondence writing course that I told you about before. So far, and quite impressed with the information that I’m getting out of it. While it is a course about romance fiction writing, most of the things that are being explained can be easily used in any genre. That [...]

Create Stand Alone Story Arcs for a Fantasy Fiction Trilogy

1. February 2009

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The fantasy fiction trilogy is becoming more and more popular in the genre. Series of three or more books dominate the marketplace and succeed in brining fantasy fiction to fans. While a vast multi-book story arc is expected in these fantasy fiction trilogies, it is important to create stand alone novels within the trilogy. Not [...]