by Michelle Richmond (This article originally appeared in the July/August 2013 issue of Writer’s Digest Magazine.) The term “genre fiction” traditionally refers to any novel that fits neatly into a prescribed category: science fiction, romance, mystery, Western. But the line between genre fiction and mainstream fiction becomes blurrier by the year, in part because readers …
In this six-week course, you’ll learn the ins and outs of publishing in the digital age. What we’ll cover: Traditional versus Independent Publishing: Learn the pros and cons of traditional and independent publishing, and decide which path is right for you. Agents and Editors: What They Do and How to Find Them: Understand the role …
My new online writing class, Fundamentals of Fiction Writing, is now open for enrollment. This is a self-paced, nine-week course. You may begin the class at any time. In this course, you will learn how to write a story or novel using the fundamental building blocks of fiction. The course is divided into nine sections. …
Roald Dahl authored dozens of books, including the beloved Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach “This boy is an indolent and illiterate member of the class.” age 16, summer term English composition “A persistent muddler, vocabulary negligible, sentences malconstructed. He reminds me of a camel.” Summer term 1932, age 16, English …