Caine asks:
“Without rewriting, how do pulp writers plot?”
Resources mentioned:
Dune by Frank Herbert
Under the Dome by Stephen King
Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
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Questions 248: Writing Chaotic Scenes
JR asks:
“How do you write a chaotic scene without making it chaotic for the reader?”
Resources mentioned:
Arthur by Stephen R. Lawhead
All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Remarque
And Then She Was Gone by J. Daniel Sawyer
Silent Victor by J. Daniel Sawyer
The Hartman Gambit by J. Daniel Sawyer (forthcoming)
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Questions 246: I’ve Lost My Finishing Mojo
Vega asks:
“I can’t finish my second book. Help!”
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Questions 240: Series vs. Multi-Volume Stories
Cheyenne asks:
“I’m finding myself more interested in events in volume 2 of my story, and it’s making it hard to write volume 1. What do I do?”
Resources mentioned:
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Dune by Frank Herbert
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Questions 239: Co-Authoring 101
JR asks:
“I’m thinking of co-authoring. What’s really involved? Tell me everything!”
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Questions 235: Action Fatigue and Meaningful Violence
Tim asks:
“Is it possible to have too much action in an action/adventure book?”
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Questions 234: Writing Prompts and Outlines
Mike asks:
“Is writing from a prompt or a trigger an advanced skill? Will writing to an outline sabotage my development?”
Resources mentioned:
Young Indiana Jones and the Mystery of the Blues
The Coffee Service by J. Daniel Sawyer
Sculpting God by J. Daniel Sawyer
Writing Into the Dark by Dean Wesley Smith
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Questions 222: Writing Without A Finish Line
Kris asks: “I’m afraid to start a story if I don’t know how it’s going to end. Am I doomed?”
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Questions 219: Mashups (Writing Instruction Series 13)
In this thirteenth installment in our miniseries on teaching students how to write, Rob asks:
“Are mashups a good idea?”
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Questions 214: Exploring New Perspectives (Writing Instruction Series 8)
In this eighth installment in our miniseries on teaching students how to write, Rob asks:
“Given the limited life experience of children these days, how do I encourage them to explore new perspectives?”
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