One big problem I encounter as a thriller/mystery writer is a constant battle between imagining a dystopian future and letting readers know that they're not just making things up--that they've done their research and the world their building is … [Read more...]
Reading to Be a Better Writer
One of the simplest things you can do to be a better writer is to read. Especially within your genre. But, it's not enough to simply read, you have to read consciously to learn what makes a book great, mediocre, or bad. And, that means you have to … [Read more...]
The Grid: Fictional Attack on the Electrical Grid
What would happen is a terror group or nation-state planned an attack on the electrical grid in the US? Ted Kopple shared his thoughts about such an attack in his book Lights Out!, painting a dire picture of life without power. But, what if … [Read more...]
Formula Writing or Structured Writing
I came across an interesting article this week entitled, " The Great Novel-Writing Checklist" and it occurred to me that I might be doing things wrong. So, I thought I'd put the question to my readers and get their feedback on the topic. Do you enjoy … [Read more...]
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