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Sometimes I’ll read stories that are similar to what I’m after. For example, I’m preparing a “last person on earth” novel and I’m in the thinking process with the story. I’ve found other books written about similar situations and I’ll read those to see how other the authors deal with the world building and the telling of the tale. Think about it, if the story is about the last person on earth, who’s the story – or protagonist if told in first person – talking to?

Earl T. Roske – 19 June 2013 Continue reading →

I tried to write a synopsis and stick to it, but I felt trapped when it came to writing out each scene.  My creative juices just don’t work that way.  My process is to create a character and put them in a situation, then write my way out of it.

Leonard Little – 16 June 2013 Continue reading →

I’ve been influenced by particular authors, yes, but when I tried to copy anyone else’s style, it just didn’t work. We have to have our own style. 

Erin Naillon – 13 June 2013 Continue reading →

I tend to write the type of books that I like to read, which are typically thrillers where capable but flawed reluctant heroes are plunged into a desperate situation.

Simon Jenner – 09 June 2013 Continue reading →

My friends who went the traditional route were spending a year and even two getting an agent and finding a publisher. Then it’s at least another year before the book comes out. My indie friends, and those who signed with small publishers like mine (Red Adept Publishing-RAP), had their books in hand and were moving on.

Elizabeth Buhmann – 6 June 2013 Continue reading →

I brainstorm the plot roughly. Then I brainstorm it fuller with a friend, then I just write from the gut. If I slow down, I brainstorm while doing something mindless like vacuuming or floating in the pool, etc.

Elizabeth Alsobrooks – 4 June 2013 Continue reading →