It’s day 7 of National Novel Writing Month. If you’re following the plan of writing about 1,660 words per day, you’ll have just shy of 12,000 words by the end of the today. If all is going well, by now, here’s what you have established in the past seven days: Your protagonist’s motivation Your setting–where…Continue reading NaNoWriMo Day 7
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The Rumpus Interview with Thaisa Frank
This week, Yuvi Zalkow interviewed Thaisa Frank for The Rumpus. They met at the bar of the Hotel Rex, where Frank, author most recently of Enchantment, talked about where stories come from, among other things. I’ve long admired Frank, beginning with her story collection A Brief History of Camouflage, have often taught her work in…Continue reading The Rumpus Interview with Thaisa Frank
NaNoWriMo Day One 2013
Are you ready to draft a 50,000 word novel in 30 days? If so, you’ll be pleased to note that Thursday is the first day of the annual brouhaha known as National Novel Writing Month, or Nanowrimo. On November 30, I’d like to catch up with the 160,000 or so folks who have signed up…Continue reading NaNoWriMo Day One 2013
10 Steps to Writing a Novel
The first thing you need to know about writing a novel is that there are no easy answers. There’s no magic formula for novel-writing. Every novel demands its own structure, its own pace, its own way of looking at the world. Still with me? Good. Because, as it turns out, novel writing isn’t just a…Continue reading 10 Steps to Writing a Novel
How to Write a Novel: 10 Steps to Get You Started
The first thing you need to know about writing a novel is that there’s no magic formula. Every novel demands its own structure, its own pace, its own way of looking at the world. If you’re ready to take on the challenge of writing a novel, here are 10 steps to get your started. …Continue reading How to Write a Novel: 10 Steps to Get You Started