Posts by Lynn Beighley
I like suggesting that they may have already done it, in case they have! Dear xxx, If you haven't already, please take a moment to ... If you have, thank you. Regards, xxx
I've written a great deal of flash fiction, < 1000 word stories. I know I can send them out to literary journals and online literary journals, but are there paying markets for this sort of thing?
I'm very responsible when I'm writing a tech book or article under contract. I have a deadline, my editor is expecting my work, and I turn it in on time. Sometimes I put it off a bit, but I pride m...
They do exist, although they are a rarity. You need to ask yourself if the illustrations serve a purpose beyond that of letting you use your artistic skills. Will they distract or add?
A character is a character is a character is a character regardless of genre. A character is a set of behaviors (words and actions) and reactions to those behaviors by the other characters. Even th...
Of course, adding more description might be all you need, I don't know. Adding "space" may mean more than just adding description. Could be that you need breathing room. Maybe the dialog needs to ...
Here's where I think you're going wrong. You say: Since there is no tension in the plot (as it is a comedy book), the plot soon loses focus. Why would a comedic novel not require tension? Eve...
I believe an unlikable character can be sympathetic, although that's tricky. But can you go the other way? Can your character be likable but at the same time unsympathetic? I've been trying and fai...
