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Where’s My Voice?

Where’s My Voice?

April 11, 2012

One of the essential elements needed on your first page (and that continues through to the end of your novel)…

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Seeing the World through Your Character’s Eyes

Seeing the World through Your Character’s Eyes

April 4, 2012

One of the essential things you need to do in your first scene is ground your protagonist in her setting….

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The True Essence of Character

The True Essence of Character

March 28, 2012

While we’re pausing a bit in this in-depth look at your first scene to examine how you introduce your protagonist,…

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Ordinary People Are Just Plain Boring

Ordinary People Are Just Plain Boring

March 21, 2012

I want to talk a little about the introduction of your protagonist. The opening of your book presents a key…

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Hook ‘Em on the First Cast

Hook ‘Em on the First Cast

March 14, 2012

If you look at your first page checklist , you’ll see that the first three elements I discussed last week—introduction…

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3 Things You Must Have in Your Novel’s First Paragraph

3 Things You Must Have in Your Novel’s First Paragraph

March 7, 2012February 10, 2024

I gave you my spiel last time on plotting and planning your novel in advance. I promise not to smack…

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Winging It with a Prayer

Winging It with a Prayer

February 29, 2012

I’m going to spend a little time here talking about something that might cause some of you to bristle, and…

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First Paragraph, First Thoughts

First Paragraph, First Thoughts

February 22, 2012

We’re discussing the heart of your story and all the major elements you need to set up in your first…

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The #1 Objective for Your Novel

The #1 Objective for Your Novel

February 15, 2012

I’ve been going over all the essential elements you need in your first scene, any of which need to show…

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