Here's a few links I've found lately you might like. They're full of good info. ;-)
What NOT to Do When Beginning Your Novel
How to Start Your Novel
9 Ways To Undermine Your Characters' Best Laid Plans
7 Ways to Cut a Novel Without Losing Anything Important
And for those who thought I was only reading Writer Unboxed, try this one from Barbara Rogan.
Rejection: Good for the Writer's Soul?
And if this one doesn't make you tear up, I'll be shocked.
Sometimes the 'Tough Teen' Is Quietly Writing Stories
Great collection! Thanks for sharing these :)
ReplyDeleteI have already looked at two of these and found some helpful comments. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad, Janet! That's why I shared them.
DeleteI loved the post on What Not to Do When Starting a Novel--fun to read what kinds of things literary agents see over and over again.
ReplyDeleteI really like that one too. I cut and pasted it into my Writing Tips file.
DeleteGreat links here. I especially loved the "tough teen' writing stories.
ReplyDeleteThat one blew me away, too!
DeleteOoh, I could use that undermining one. I think I make things too easy on my characters...
ReplyDeleteYep, you and me, too. I think I'm finally outgrowing that. I've got so much more stress planned for my characters. Mwahahaha!
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