Questions 891: Awards and Writer’s Associations
Melissa asks: What value, if any, are there in awards and writer’s associations in today’s world? Join us at the Every Day Novelist Forums
Question 890: Writing in Small Chunks
Robert asks: Writing small discrete sections feels easier than long chapters. Are there other story structures that could help a tired writer? I’m thinking short stories or novels told in epistolary format. Resources Mentioned 1632 by Eric Flint The Grantville Gazette ed. Eric Flint Join us at the Every …
Questions 889: Western Genre Research
Herbert: A while back you said the 20s might see a resurgence of the Western. Do you have a list of books and authors to “do the reading” before tackling westerns? Resources Mentioned: Flint: A Novel, by Louis L’amour Union Pacific, by Zane Gray True Grit, by Charles Portis Butcher’s …
Poetry Corner: The Raven
Today on Poetry Corner, Dan reads Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven.
Question 888: Creative Freedom and Racist Publishers
JD asks: Do you have any advice for a middle aged White male trying to publish a fantasy novel that *isn’t* Vikings and Tolkien pastiches? Join us at the Every Day Novelist Forums
Question 887: Knowing What to Cut
Robert asks: I’ve managed to write the first draft of a sequel to a novel, but I set up some plot elements I didn’t use, and I’m about 10k over my 60k word budget. Do you have any tips on cutting out aspects of a story that don’t lead anywhere? …
Questions 886: Gaming Out Your Plots
Robert asks: Have you ever tried gaming out multiple possible plot lines for a novel? Are there any advantages to offset the time spent? Are there any downsides? Resources Mentioned: Death by Cliche by Robert J. Defendi Sponsored by Archivos Join us at the Every Day Novelist Forums
Poetry Corner: Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley
Today on Poetry Corner, Dan reads Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley. Join us at the Every Day Novelist Forums
Questions 885: Open Anthology Calls
Melisa asks: Do you write short fiction for open anthology calls, or just for your own gratification? Resources Mentioned Contact This, a sci-fi anthology Join us at the Every Day Novelist Forums
Questions 884: Favorite Fantasy Creature
Melissa asks: What are your favorite fantasy creatures? Resources Mentioned Dumbo A Spell for Chameleon, Piers Anthony Join us at the Every Day Novelist Forums