Writer Goals 2019: Life, Loss, Change
Listener Melisa has a writer goals update and feedback on life, loss, change, and creativity. Subscribe Here!
Listener Melisa has a writer goals update and feedback on life, loss, change, and creativity. Subscribe Here!
Elizabeth asks: “How do I write a story with multiple interweaving timelines and multiple protagonists – without losing or confusing my readers?” Resources Mentioned Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin
Vega: What did you mean by a “sympathetic” versus “likeable” character? Resources Mentioned Pulp Fiction The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Questions 639: Everyone Loves My Bad Guys Subscribe Here!
Jason asks: How do you write a climax that really grips the reader? Resources Mentioned Fellowship of the Ring by JRR Tolkien Fellowship of the Ring (the film) Pulp Fiction Subscribe Here!
Jason asks: How is writing a book with an intended sequel different from writing a stand-alone novel? Resources Mentioned NCIS The Xanth Series, 1-3 Omnibus by Piers Anthony The Night Shift by Nora Roberts The Century Trilogy by Ken Follett Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom, and …
Tim asks: You’ve talked about making use of small bits of time, but how do you make effective use of a *lot* of time to write? This episode sponsored by BundleRabbit Subscribe Here!
Jeanne asks: How to authors do those sprawling, interconnected universes with characters moving between stories? And why? Resources Mentioned: Sandman Newford series by Charles deLint The Past Through Tomorrow by Heinlein Dragonflight, by Anne McCaffrey Metamor City by Chris Lester Never, Never Will Shetterley Life on the Border, edited by …
Ephraim asks: “Is there a golden ratio for narration/dialog in fiction? How do I know if I have too much of one or the other?” Resources Mentioned: Edgar Allan Poe, The Works of They’re Made Out of Meat by Terry Bisson (from his collection Bears Discover Fire) Subscribe Here!
Caine asks: “Is there one gold standard for perfect grammar in fiction, or does it vary by publisher? Is there a guide or software to help?” Resources Mentioned: Strunk & White’s Elements of Style Grammar Girl Grammarly.com Subscribe Here!
Robert has updates on his 2019 writer goals Resources Mentioned: https://www.blackskybooks.com/education-resources Subscribe Here!