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| Type | On... | Excerpt | Status | Date |
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| Edit | Post #6267 | Initial revision | — | over 4 years ago |
| Edit | Post #5752 | Initial revision | — | over 4 years ago |
| Edit | Post #5402 | Initial revision | — | over 4 years ago |
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A: How can I learn how to outline, so I can write like an architect? Check out the Snowflake Method He forces you to start with a single sentence that sums up your entire novel. That's step 1 of 10. Then he has you expand it, over several of the steps, adding more detailed structure as you go. Step 2 is to expand the sentence to a paragraph, for instance. Your acts s... (more) |
— | over 11 years ago |
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A: My story portrays a process, not a conflict - how do I make the process my focus? This exact problem is what makes "pure" science fiction so hard to write properly -- but also so satisfying to read when done well. I don't have a perfect answer, just some thoughts about some story models you can apply: Notes on conflict Note that stories are about conflict, but conflict is not n... (more) |
— | about 12 years ago |
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A: How do I use my blog as a platform for practice and improvement? Looks like you're already following the One Big Law of becoming a good writer: Write! :-) So, with that out of the way, I have a few ideas to contribute. These are in no particular order though they are interrelated. And, of course, all standard disclaimers apply: 1) Find a local writing group to j... (more) |
— | about 12 years ago |