November 18, 2011
We often hear about the importance of an author developing a “voice”, and we get, from time to time, suggestions on ways to develop that voice. Personally, I don’t think that voice is teachable. I think it is something that eventually forms on its own, something that comes with exhaustive practice More importantly, today, it [...]
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April 26, 2011
In my opinion, one of the best ways to create real, living characters (it’s alive! It’s alive!) is to understand the whys, hows and wherefores of your own life. Of our own lives.
I modified the above statement from your to our for a reason. Some of us… some of you, will not be able to [...]
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