One of the most basic way of coming up with story ideas is to take a familiar story or thing, list out what’s commonly associated with it, then start changing some of those elements. For example, you list out all the normal things for vampires–the coffins, black, bats, sucking blood, etc.–then you begin to twist.
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At a recent writer’s conference I was on a panel and someone asked what the pros and cons of writing groups were. Writing groups can save AND kill your writing. So beware. Workshop Benefits Writing groups are great for: Encouragement Deadline motivation Having fun with other authors Getting a chance to think about and discuss craft Testing
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Dude… I can’t tell you how excited I am to know a cover artist has been chosen for Servant of a Dark God. And that it’s Raymond Swanland. Check this out. Without importing his whole gallery, I’ll link to a number of those I like the best. But I have to say the movement,
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Check out Tor’s 2009 fall catalog. Lots of great titles coming up including one of particular interest.
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Well, I’m less than 300 words from my original estimate of 140,000 words. The problem is that estimates are notoriously unreliable. Especially when most of the invention comes during the draft phase. It appears I have 20-30k more words. So I’m back down in the 80% finished range. But here’s my goal for completing. I hope to
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