Why Layering Your Novel Is the Method for Success
Last year I spent some months talking about layering scenes. As time goes on, I see how few writers—especially aspiring…
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5 Reasons to Consider Using an Omniscient Narrator
Today’s guest post is by Brenda Berg. Take any writing class, and talk to any editor, and he’ll say “never…
Crafting Opening Novel Scenes That Pack a Punch
Today’s guest post is by Jennifer Locke. Novel beginnings are tough. The writer faced with a blank document must ask…
Your First 50 Pages—Pass or Fail?
The first fifty pages of your novel carry the heaviest burden for your story. The opening chapters are all about…
Layering 10-20-30 Scenes in Your Novel
We’ve spent quite a few weeks taking a look at the ten key scenes a variety of writers have offered…
10 Key Scenes of a Mythological Fantasy Novel
Over the last months, we’ve been looking at the ten key foundational scenes you need for your novel. I shared…
A Look at the 20 Key Scenes of a Fantasy Novel
Let’s jump right into this week’s contribution to our look at the ten key scenes you need in your novel….
Ten Foundational Scenes of a Fantasy Novel
We’re taking a long, hard look at those ten foundational scenes for your novel, and I’m sharing examples submitted by…
Understanding Plots and Subplots When Layering Scenes in Novels
A few weeks back, I shared some posts on how writers can layer subplot scenes over the ten foundational novel…
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