From the monthly archives: September 2012
The Enderby Arts Council has asked me to do a presentation about The Solstice Conspiracy. I’ve been giving thought about to how to proceed. If you find yourself giving a presentation, launching your new book, or speaking on a specific subject, these suggestions might be helpful.
Please note that I’m making this up as I […]
A writer should snag their reader’s attention with the first line. Start with action right off. If you have to describe a setting or backstory, insert it later after the story is off to a good start.
This isn’t to say that you can’t open with a setting. It just needs to be lively. One […]
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