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August/September, 2009
A Piece of My Mind: Something to Ponder
Columnist Bennet Pomerantz compares shows on The Food Network with
writing challenges and methods. Food for thought.
Facts in
Fiction
Author and columnist Victoria Grossack discusses truth in fiction.
Where is it appropriate/inappropriate? Where do you draw the line?
Revision: Doing a Part-Whole Analysis of Your Story
Another tool for your toolbox! Paul Alan Fahey shows how to use
this technique to revise your work. Self-editing is hard.
Stephen King calls it "killing your children". See if this
technique works for you!
The Fully Realized, Completely Materialized Character
(steps onto the stage)
Author Robert Walker discusses a demanding character and how that
character can force you to tell his story.
June/July, 2009
A Piece of
My Mind: What Does The Food Network Have To Do With Writing?
Columnist Bennet Pomerantz compares shows on The Food Network with
writing challenges and methods. Food for thought.
The Art of Gardening Words
Freelance writer Gay Ingram compares writing to gardening. A
new way of thinking about your work. Speaking of which I need to
weed.....
The Stalled Story: Part Two
Here are some tools for your toolbox! Paul Alan Fahey shares
shares a technique he uses to get past a stalled story. Here is
where self-analysis can free your mind and your story!
May, 2009
A Piece of
My Mind: Do Not Assume Rudeness
Columnist Bennet Pomerantz imparts a little advice. Who
do you want to HEAR your story?
Raising the Stakes
Author Victoria Grossack discusses using 'stakes' in our stories can
help us achieve greater 'grip' in our plot. Read on!
Just Show and Not Tell - Easier Said Than Done
Paul Alan Fahey shares how he used a writing assignment to overcome
issues he found in his own work. Not easy.
Find the Hidden Opportunities
in the Fiction Writing Market
Freelance writer Patricia Fry shares advice about finding
out-of-the-way places to sell your writing. You're in for a few
surprises.
April, 2009
A Piece of
My Mind: Paper or Plastic?
Columnist Bennet Pomerantz discusses the high and the low tech of
writing.
Why Doesn't the Dog
Bark?
Spring is the time for plot holes*. Victoria Grossack shows us
how to find them and make them work for us rather than against us.
*Sorry for the terrible pun. For those who are not from
the Midwest U.S., pot holes are sections of concrete in the street that
collapse when the weather warms, making a hole. You may not see them,
but when your car or bicycle tire hits one it can do anything from scare you
to cost a pretty penny fixing your vehicle.
March, 2009
The Order of Things
Author and columnist Victoria Grossack
discusses the order of events in a story, and the order in which you
tell your reader about these events.
A Piece of
My Mind: Repeat Performances
Columnist Bennet Pomerantz gives us advice worth repeating.
The Clam Before the Storm
Professional writer Carol Lindsay discusses proofreading your own
work. Don't rely on computer programs to correct your work.
February, 2009
What Fiction Writers
Can Learn From Others:
Part Two
Author and columnist Victoria Grossack
continues her discussion about finding solid writing lessons from other entertainment
genres.
6 Steps to Writing Flash Fiction
Columnist Paul Alan Fahey quickly discusses flash fiction.
Novel
Ways to Promote Your Novel
Author Patricia Fry suggests ways to promote your novel. It's a
tough job! Let's make it interesting.
January, 2009
Finding Time to Write
Freelance author Ruth O'Neil offers encouragement and suggestions for
busy writers.
What Fiction Writers
Can Learn From Others
In part one of this article author and columnist Victoria Grossack
discussing finding solid writing lessons from other entertainment
genres.
The
Writing Box
Columnist Paul Alan Fahey has a great idea for keeping supplies at
hand - keeping you focused on your writing.
A Piece of My Mind: Writers and the Economy
Regular columnist Bennet Pomerantz discusses the economic downturn
and the publishing industry.
December, 2008
Better to Give than to Receive
Author and columnist Victoria Grossack discusses the gifts you give
in your writing.
Exercising Your Voice
Columnist Paul Alan Fahey writes about finding the voice in your
writing.
Revamp those Clichés
Author Gay Ingram discusses the use of clichés. Avoid them like
the plague? Maybe...
A Piece of My Mind: Funny You Should Ask
Regular columnist Bennet Pomerantz updates us about his work and
where he's been the last few months.
November, 2008
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Valuable Villains
Author and columnist Victoria Grossack shows us what it is that makes
a villain good - or bad.
Lights, Camera, Flash!
Columnist Paul Alan Fahey shares his screen-writing approach to flash
fiction. How can you provide a rewarding story in less than 1,000
words?
Memoirs
Do you want to share your story but aren't confident about writing
it? Here are some ideas that may help.
October, 2008
Welcome to the latest edition of Fiction Fix! After a two-month
hiatus, Fiction Fix is back on a regular monthly schedule. This
short issue features an article from regular contributor Victoria
Grossack and a special reprint from our archives.
Publish Your Writing Article in Fiction Fix!
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means we are interested in what is happening to you in your writing
career. Send us articles about your experiences and the techniques
you found for success.
Getting Started - Again
Author and columnist Victoria Grossack discusses ways to help you
start a new project, or start a project anew.
Writing is Not a Trip to the
Dentist
(even if it sometimes feels like one)
Freelance writer Hannah Six discusses misperceptions that may be
standing in the way of your writing.
July, 2008
Writing Through Pain
Author and columnist Victoria Grossack discusses writing through
physical pain.
A Piece of My Mind:
The entertainment world has lost two great men: George Carlin and Tim
Russert. Columnist Bennet Pomerantz shares his thoughts about
these men.
The Day the
Laughter Died
Tim Russert
Quotes and Comments
June, 2008
Editing, Aristotle and the Unities - Part Two
In this second of a two-part article author and columnist Victoria Grossack brings
you ancient tools honed in Vulcan's forge (or as close to it as we're
allowed to get).
A Piece of My Mind: Yahoo! Answers
Columnist Bennet Pomerantz shares his answers to some questions he
found online.
The Four Star Treatment
Here is a tool from my writers' toolbox. How to avoid brain
cramp.
May, 2008
Editing, Aristotle and the Unities
Roll up your sleeves! Author and columnist Victoria Grossack brings
you ancient tools honed in Vulcan's forge (or as close to it as we're
allowed to get).
A Piece
of My Mind: My Life and Welcome To It!
Columnist Bennet Pomerantz discusses missing deadlines and the
writing life.
February/March, 2008
February/ Editing for Consistency
Author and columnist Victoria Grossack discusses consistency in
writing and how to edit your work to meet your goals.
March/
Editing: Questions and Answers
This month Victoria discusses how writing establishes its own
questions, and how you can identify them and answer them in your work.
A Piece of My Mind:
Being a Writer
Columnist and writer Bennet Pomerantz discusses what it means to live
the life of a writer.
January, 2008
Resolutions for the Writer
Author and columnist Victoria Grossack discusses how you can roll up
your sleeves and prepare yourself for writing this year.
A Piece of My Mind: The
Writer's Strike and You
Columnist and writer Bennet Pomerantz shares some wisdom and insight
into the Writer's Guild of America strike and what it may mean for our
future.
December, 2007
Your Computer & Your Creativity
Columnist and author Victoria Grossack discusses the pros and cons of
computers and writing.
A Piece of My Mind:
Wisdom From Others
Columnist and writer Bennet Pomerantz shares quotes and wisdom about
writing from a writer's point of view.
October, 2007
My Point of View on Point of View
Columnist and author Victoria Grossack continues her discussion about the tricky - but
important - subject of Point of View. Roll up your sleeves and dig
in!
A Piece of My Mind:
Death Comes in Threes
Columnist and writer Bennet Pomerantz shares his memories of three
writers that we (the writing community) have recently lost. Read
about these writers and remember: we are gifts to one another.
Writing, Rewriting, and …
Hair?
Freelance writer and editor Ocieanna Fleiss discusses the painful and
ultra-important job of rewriting and self editing. Hairstyling
might not be painful but editing yourself? Oh yeah!
September, 2007
My Point of View on Point of View
Columnist and author Victoria Grossack delves into the tricky - but
important - subject of Point of View. Roll up your sleeves and dig
in!
A Piece of My Mind:
Work in Progress
Columnist and writer Bennet Pomerantz discusses a crippling writing
problem. See that this isn't happening to you!
August, 2007
Grammatical Groping
Columnist and author Victoria Grossack discusses some of her (least)
favorite grammatical conundrums.
A Piece of My Mind:
Advice for a New Writer
Columnist and writer Bennet Pomerantz answers an e-mail from an
aspiring writer. His advice is for us all - new or not-so-new.
July, 2007
A Piece of My Mind:
Dos and Don'ts of Workshops
Columnist and professional writer, Bennet Pomerantz discusses the
importance of writing workshops and classes - and how to take them.
Are You Feeling Me?
Writer and editor Ocieanna Fleiss shows us how to glean writing
skills from watching movies (and reading, and watching people....oh just
read the article).
Grammatical Griping
The English language is our stock in trade. Victoria Grossack
takes us all to task about our grammar. Take these words to heart!
Are You a Write-a-holic?
Freelance writer and published author, Patricia Fry discusses some of
the dangers of writing and how we can help ourselves.
June, 2007
Interview with a Book Seller
Daniel Goldin of Harry W. Schwartz Books
Read this column for some good, solid advice.
Who Speaks? Pointers about Attribution in Dialogue
Victoria Grossack talks about talking in your writing. When
characters converse, how do you keep who said what clear?
A Piece of My Mind:
The BOOK
What will they think of next? Bennet Pomerantz clues us in to a
new and exciting product.
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May, 2007
Interview with a Book Seller
Chris Hardy, a bookseller in Pryor,
Oklahoma
Meet an energetic man with good advice for writers.
Satisfaction Through Frustration: Why Don't You Reach
The End?
Victoria Grossack questions why it can be so hard to complete
projects.
A Piece of My Mind: Another Voice in the Crowd
Bennet Pomerantz introduces us to Rebekah Corcoran - or rather lets
Rebekah introduce herself. What is it like to be a new author
trying to break in to the business?
The Beginning of The End
Ron Samul explores the idea of writing your novel with the end firmly
in mind.
Everybody Wants Something - Do You Know How To
Critique?
Kellee Kranendonk discusses the importance of critiquing work and how
to add your comments in a easy-to-reference way.
April 2007
Interview with a Bookseller: Amelia Reisling
Amelia Reisling of Books Without Borders introduces us to the world
of her store in this conversation with Victoria Grossack.
Interview with a Bookseller: Gayle Shanks
Gayle Shanks shares her wisdom born of 33 years in the bookselling
business in her interview with Victoria Grossack.
A Piece of My Mind: Bits and Pieces
Bennet Pomerantz muses about the future of books and the writing
profession. Also, he gives us a surprise.
Satisfaction Through Frustration: Part of the
Satisfied Reading Experience
Victoria Grossack explores the use of frustration in literature and
how you can use it to enhance your work.
Brave New Worlds?
Here is something interesting I found while perusing the Internet.
See if any of these options appeal to you.
March, 2007
Interviews with Book Sellers
Laura Hansen of Bookin' It
Victoria Grossack introduces us to Laura Hansen a bookstore owner
who is passionate about books and writing.
Pam Headrick of A Thirsty Mind
Pam Headrick shows how her bookstore is very connected to her
community in a conversation with Victoria Grossack.
A
Piece of My Mind: I do not know what to write today
Bennet Pomerantz shares his writer's block with us. Well, no
not really - oh just read on...
The Reader’s Emotional Journey:
Putting Your Readers There
Victoria Grossack shows the importance of involving your readers, and
many roads to get there.
Yes, You Can Make Money Writing Fiction
Author and freelance writer, Patricia Fry shares her ideas for making
a living doing what we love best.
February, 2007
Interviews with Book Sellers
Conversation with
Cindy Heidemann of Publishers Group West
Victoria Grossack introduces us to Cindy Heidemann, a publisher's
representative with a different view of the bookselling world.
Conversation with
Fern Jaffe of Paperbacks Plus
Fern Jaffe shares the wisdom of her 37 years of bookselling
experience in a conversation with Victoria Grossack.
A
Piece of My Mind: Writing for the Theater
The ever-versatile Bennet Pomerantz shares his rules for playwrights.
The Reader’s Emotional Journey: Spotlight on the Experience of the
Satisfied Reader Experience
Victoria Grossack explores the value of crafting your writing to the
type of experience you want the reader to have.
January, 2007
Interviews with Book Sellers
Karen Hopkins of
Random House
Karen is a publisher's rep with insight for writers from a
publisher point of view.
Cindi White of Title Wave Books
Cindi is Manager of Processing for the largest independent
bookstore in Alaska.
A Piece of My Mind: Advice
With a new year columnist Bennet Pomerantz shares some new, and old,
advice.
The
Satisfied Reader Experience
Part 1:
Spotlight on the Reader
Victoria Grossack discusses the importance of your reader and their
experience with your book.
December, 2006
Interview With a Book Seller
Karen Spengler and Becci West from I Love a
Mystery
Meet the owner and the manager of I Love A Mystery bookstore in
Mission, Kansas.
Conversation with Betsy Burton of The King's
English
Betsy Burton is the owner of The King's English bookstore in Salt
Lake City, Utah.
Thank you, Victoria!
A Piece of My Mind: A Writer's Lament
Columnist Bennet Pomerantz shares with us the pain (and the victory)
of the writing life.
Barbs from the Bard and Other Great Insults
Victoria Grossack shares with us the wit and drama of the insult.
Dare we use them?
November, 2006
Interview With a Book Seller
This month, Victoria Grossack interviews two more booksellers.
Interview with Lyn
Roberts
Lyn is the General Manager of Square Books in Oxford, Misisippi.
Interview with Leia Taylor
Leia and her daughter Anne own Creatures 'n Crooks Bookshoppe in
Richmond, Virginia.
Thank you, Victoria!
A Piece of My Mind: Evanovich's New Folly
A holiday gift early! Bennett Pomerantz introduces us to Janet
Evanovich's new book on writing.
Do You Hear Voices?
Victoria Grossack discusses how to find voice in your writing and
characters
How to Sell Fiction on the Internet
Susan L. Wiener shares some sage advice about writing for this new
medium.
October 2006
Interview With a Book Seller
Victoria Grossack embarks on a new adventure! She will
interview booksellers and book store managers from all over the U.S. and
who knows. Here are the first two interviews in this new
series:
Interview with Susan Warren
Susan is a bookseller in Southport, North Carolina.
Interview with Mitchell Kaplan
Mitchell is a bookseller in three locations in Florida, and an
online site.
Thank you, Victoria!
A Piece of My Mind: Writing in Another's Universe
Columnist Bennet Pomerantz discusses the art of FanFic (Fan Fiction)
and FanFic writers.
We All Need Someone To Love: Creating Characters Readers Will Care About
Victoria Grossack discusses crafting characters to catch and hold the
reader's attention.
September 2006
Writing News
Bennet Pomerantz introduces us to a new writer, Brian Stelter.
Brian is a blogger who' a "must read" for TV news insiders - and
he's 20 years old!
The World of Other
Literature
Author and teacher Victoria Grossack concludes her series on levels
of structure with this analysis of literature. Why should other
literature matter to your work?
The Coffeehouse is pleased to offer a new online workshop based on
Victoria's analysis of literature series. Click
HERE to read more about it!
A Piece of My Mind:
It's That Time Again
Banned Book Week is right around the corner! Columnist Bennet
Pomerantz reminds us to be prepared.
What is the Internet?
Kathy Dix, editor and Publisher of the Aynor Journal Newspaper,
shares with us her thoughts about the Internet.
August, 2006
What Are They Thinking?
Author and teacher Victoria Grossack discusses delving into the mind
of the character. How do you communicate the inner thoughts to
your audience?
A Piece of My Mind: Two Deaths, Two Different Authors
Columnist Bennet Pomerantz shares remembrance of two writers lost on
the same day. Both were influential in their own particular way.
The Art of The Serial
Sheri Gormley, Director of Marketing for Virtual Tales.com, discusses
and old and yet new again genre: Like Arthur Conan-Doyle and Charles
Dickens, you can be a part of this exciting style. Are you ready
for the challenge?
July, 2006
A Piece of My Mind:
Net Resources
Bennet Pomerantz offers advice for researching information and jobs
on the Internet .
Self-Publish for Free
Writer and programmer Clay Shannon offers his share-ware to help get
your book published on your web site. Getting your book out there
can help you get attention!
Disclaimer: Coffeehouse for Writers does not endorse
any product advertised or discussed on this site.
June, 2006
A Piece of My Mind:
Book Expo 2006
Columnist Bennet Pomerantz reviews this year's convention.
What's in a Name?
Author and teacher Victoria Grossack discusses the use and importance
of character names.
May, 2006
A Piece of My Mind: Three Strikes for Writers
Columnist Bennet Pomerantz continues his discussion about ethics in
modern writing. Are we as writers destroying opportunities for
ourselves and others? Think about it!
LOC Regarding Dan Brown
Recent articles by Bennet Pomerantz have encouraged interesting
e-mail discussion. Here Bennet shares one of them with you.
April, 2006
A Piece of
My Mind: Dan Brown
Last month, columnist Bennet Pomerantz addressed the issue of fabrication
in journalism. This month he discusses a similar, but rather
sinister subject: stealing research. Is it a form of plagiarism?
Will the courts decide?
Writer's Block Remedies
Just in time for spring and interesting things going on outside the
window, author Victoria Grossack discusses how to keep these and other
distractions from stealing your writing time.
To Be or What? Art Buchwald and Death
Bennet Pomerantz takes a quick moment to say goodbye and thank you to
an influential and much loved writer.
ASSIGNMENT: WRITER
With assignment four in this series, Bennet Pomerantz introduces us
to a new writer, Jennifer Granville.
March, 2006
A Piece of
My Mind: How the Frey Affair Affects You
Columnist Bennet Pomerantz addresses a trend in nonfiction
journalism: fabrication. This issue has serious consequences, and
not only for the writer.
February, 2006
A Piece of
My Mind: What Books or Authors Inspired or Influenced You?
Columnist Bennet Pomerantz answers an e-mail and shares his thoughts
with us.
Writing in
Pairs
Collaboration, sharing, and partnership are Victoria Grossack's
subject this month.
ASSIGNMENT: WRITER
A new ASSIGNMENT: WRITER for February, and an extension for
Assignment One. Check in with Bennet Pomerantz for a challenge.
January 2006
A short newsletter for a busy month. Here's hoping that the holidays
were good to you and yours. Here's also hoping that you are making time
for yourself and your writing.
Write to us here at the Coffeehouse and let us know about your work
and how you do it!
A Piece of My
Mind: Stealing From the Classics
Columnist Bennet Pomerantz discusses mining the classics for ideas
and themes.
December 2005
Under Construction
November, 2005
Now that the squirrels have eaten your pumpkins, the days are growing
short, and holidays loom on the horizon, we invite you to take stock of
your time. Take the chance now to make appointments with yourself.
Set aside time to indulge your writing. It's as important as
anything else you will do this month - or next.
Author Showcase: Bruce
Coville
This month Bennett Pomerantz introduces us to Bruce Coville. Now, I know a
lot of you have already read his work but take this opportunity to get
to know this prolific author.
How to Get - and Take -
Criticism
Hey! This is a very important subject. Victoria Grossack
addresses the very real need for criticism and how you can handle it -
and grow.
A Piece of
My Mind: Double Trouble
Bennet
Pomerantz and Bennet Pomerantz would like to share their wisdom about
writing and the narrative hook.
The Writers' Craft
Writer and editor Betsy Tice White shares her thoughts about using
words that work - exploring the richness of our language.
ASSIGNMENT: WRITER
A lot of you have been asking for writing assignments. Bennet
Pomerantz offers a new column, ASSIGNMENT: WRITER. These fun and
useful exercises can help you grow in the craft!
October, 2005
Sensible, Sensitive Sentences
Victoria Grossack explores the sentence and its impact on your
writing.
Author
Showcase: Batton Lash
Meet graphic novel author Batton Lash. His work includes
Wolff and Byrd, Supernatural Law, and Mavis.
A Piece of
My Mind: Computer Problems
Bennet
Pomerantz offers some excellent advice about computer failure, worms,
and how to avoid personal tragedy when the computer goes haywire.
Still Writing … It’s Not Too Late
Amanda Sammons from BookPros offers some advice about paying attention to
the more commercial aspects of being a writer.
September, 2005
Easing in the Unknown: Seven
Hints on How to Incorporate Information into Historical Fiction
Victoria Grossack discusses how to educate the reader without losing
momentum.
Author
Showcase: Elaine Viets
Meet Elaine Viets, a mystery writer that Crescentblues.com calls
"Six feet tall and bulletproof -- these attributes apply equally
to Elaine Viets and her creation, Francesca Vierling. Well,
bulletproof doesn't really apply, but sassy, brassy, and tall most
certainly do."
A Piece of
My Mind: Must Love Dogs
Bennet
Pomerantz mines the personal ads for character ideas.
The Beginning is the Ending Contest!
See the winning and second place entry!
July, 2005
To Market, To Market
Sally Fradkin shares a bit of her experience in
publishing her first book.
Creating the Demons
Sue Raines covers the chilling subject of the
serial killer character.
Your Characters: What Do They Want?
In part one of a new series, Victoria Grossack
writes about different types of desires and the portrayal of
personality.
Character Traits: An Author's
Perspective
Patricia Harrington discusses giving your personal traits (or traits
you'd like to have) to your characters.
Zen and the Art of
Hype
Bennet
Pomerantz tells about Book Expo 2005
and his experience there this year. ALSO: a call for entries for
the second annual "When do you consider yourself a writer?"
column.
June, 2005
Ripping the Guts out of
Print-On-Demand Publishing
Jim Kohl tells about his experience in the
Print-On-Demand world, its pros and cons.
In the Beginning
Sue Raines discusses how crimes get started.
Well, at least the books.
A Piece of My Mind: The IF
Factor
What if somebody wrote an article
about using WHAT IF? Bennet
Pomerantz gallantly obliges.
This Month's Contest
Announcements
Announcements
received by the Coffeehouse for Writers website this month.
May, 2005
Neither snow nor rain shall stop us from sending
out the Fiction Fix. Digging through the phone cable, however, may
slow us down. Apologies for tardiness.
Research - Be Your Own Detective
Sue Raines talks about the importance of research
in
crime-and-mystery fiction.
Tell, Don't Show
Victoria Grossack discusses when it is best to
tell instead of show action in your writing.
A Piece of My Mind: For the
Grads 2005
Bennet
Pomerantz provides an encouraging commencement speech for those leaving
school this year.
This Month's Contest
Announcements
Beginning this month, as a response to
a request from our readers, we will begin listing the contest announcements
received by the Coffeehouse for Writers website.
Coffeehouse
for Writers is not a sponsor of nor affiliated with any of these contests.
CFW makes no assurances or guarantees about the authenticity or reliability
of these offers.
April, 2005
Thank You!
We send out a big thank you to all of the entrants
of the Body Language Contest! Thanks
for your time and interest in this contest - the first under the new
management. Aside from the difficult job of judging the entries, this
was great fun for us and we hope for you as well.
Keep writing(!!!) and, of
course, sharing with the Coffeehouse for Writers community.
The
WINNER of the Body Language Contest!
Writer Beware
Sue Raines discusses the pitfalls of writing
a story that resembles another writer's work too closely.
A Piece of My Mind: A Letter
From a Reader
Bennet
Pomerantz answers a very searching question from a reader.
Quote the Raven
Here's a little extra inspiration
for you! A group of quotes from writers and artists about their
craft. Thanks, Bennet!
March, 2005Our apologies for the delay in
distributing this month's Fiction Fix Newsletter. Earlier this month,
our Internet Service Provider was hit with a Denial of Service Attack that
shut down both our website and e-mail system.
We have recovered and everything seems
to be functioning correctly. So, please enjoy this month's articles!
From Leaves to Forests: Levels
of Structure in Writing
Victoria Grossack discusses writing from the point
of view of structure and how important structure is to writers.
A Piece of My Mind: Banned Books
and Censorship
Columnist Bennet
Pomerantz takes on the subject of censorship.
February, 2005
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format. This new format allows much easier printing.
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Keep Those Pages Turning
Victoria Grossack takes on the subject of plots.
How do you keep a plot exciting? Find out.
A Piece of My Mind: If You Ask
Me
Columnist Bennet
Pomerantz answers some very real questions about the career of writing. Read on!
Creating Crime and Mystery:
Introducing the Means of Murder
Sue Raines gets serious - or at
least informative - about the dastardly deed.
January, 2005
The Writer’s Marathon: Seven
Challenges of Creating a Successful Series
Victoria Grossack takes a few moments out of her
hectic schedule (publicity work for her new novel!!) to discuss the pros
and cons of writing series novels.
A Piece of My Mind: When do you consider yourself a writer?
Columnist Bennet
Pomerantz and a cast of tens share their feelings about this question.
Creating Crime & Mystery:
Let Your Characters Tell the
Story.
Sue Raines explores characters,
your attention to them, and their contribution to your mystery.
December, 2004
Flesh Out Your Writing With Body Language:
Victoria Grossack
A Piece of My Mind
- Website Reviews:
Bennet Pomerantz
Creating Crime & Mystery
- Plot tides: Sue Raines
November, 2004
Yesterday's Stories and Today's
Readers:
Joining Setting and Characters
through Metaphors and Simile,
Victoria Grossack
A Piece of My Mind:
Bennet Pomerantz
Creating Crime & Mystery:
Sue Raines
October, 2004
Yesterday's Stories and Today's
Readers: Historical Fiction
:
Victoria Grossack
A Piece of My Mind:
Bennet Pomerantz
Creating Crime & Mystery:
Sue Raines
September, 2004
Word Choices in Historical Fiction:
Victoria Grossack
Are
You Ready to Write?:
Hannah Six
A Piece of My Mind:
Bennet Pomerantz
Creating Crime & Mystery:
Sue Raines
Beyond F/Fixing
Partners in Crime, Australia
August, 2004
Digging into the Past
II:
Victoria Grossack
Writing is Not a Trip to the
Dentist: Hannah
Six
A Piece of My Mind:
Bennet Pomerantz
Beyond FFix-ing:
From the Editor
July, 2004
Digging into the Past
I: Victoria Grossack
Success Story:
Stanley Popovich
A Piece of My Mind: Bennet Pomerantz
January, 2002
The Writer's Toolbox: Writing Effective
Dialog
November 2001
The Writer's Toolbox: What's It All
About?
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