So, one of my least favorite authors is Chuck Wendig. Mostly because how he writes is a slow string of wording that dribbles on for too long and makes for a frustrating read. Let me offer up an example of what I'm talking about from the novel Star Wars: Aftermath. I will write the first … Continue reading That’s What He Said…
Tag: advice on writing
Beta Reading For Someone Can Be A Challenge
Over the last half a year I've been reading a lot of other writer's works. I have a method I like to employ when critiquing a work of literature (I wrote about that last month and what it means to be a critiquer, which you can check out here: https://cosmicfantasies.com/2019/02/14/advice-for-those-critters-out-there-who-want-to-give-better-critiques/). What I focus on is … Continue reading Beta Reading For Someone Can Be A Challenge
The Word Count: Should It Matter When Writing?
Always wondered what the proper word count on your writing per day should be? Man, do I have some thoughts for you!
Why Writing Your ‘Perfect’ Novel Is Hard
I've been looking around the web, trying to find a site that maybe I can get some feedback through. I came back to that ole Scribophile site. I was there for a bit. But, like Fanstory, they suffer from a similar experience: people who are only concerned with HOW you can sell a story. And … Continue reading Why Writing Your ‘Perfect’ Novel Is Hard
TIM’S METHOD OF WRITING
SO you want to write? Looking for that great American novel? Forget that nonsense. That ship sailed back in the 1800's. Now, you just want to write a great novel. And I have a thought on how to accomplish that. I'm currently in the midst of writing a novel that I hope to find an … Continue reading TIM’S METHOD OF WRITING