I've written extensively about the problems with using flashbacks when writing a novel, memoir, screenplay. Just as jumping …
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Main Character is Both Protagonist and Antagonist
A writer has worked for 7 months on a treatment about a veteran from the United States military. The story is timely and the …
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Swimming without a Life Vest, Flying without a Parachute, Writing without Pre-Plotting First
The PWBook of Prompts Challenge is a lifesaver for writers who think of themselves as pantsers -- writing by the …
How to Write a Great Scene
Q: What are some steps a writer can take to create a good scene? A: The first draft is about getting the story down on paper. As …