I am currently working my way through the final pages--or rather minutes--of Terry Pratchett's incredible Discworld novel Thud!. It is an amazing piece of work, one of Pratchett's finest, and I feel compelled to share my response. My main purpose in writing is to share a specific scene from the book, the "ladies' night out" … Continue reading Pratchett’s Thud! – Part 1, A Medley of Characters
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Writing Tip: Earthiness
Recently my friend--who also happens to be my current editor--gave me a good bit of advice. It started when he said something along the lines of "I'm not a wizard, so how am I going to understand what this character is going through?" Anyone who had been writing fiction for a while knows that you … Continue reading Writing Tip: Earthiness
Facebook Exclusive: Character Inspiration
My latest shower-induced bit of inspiration: https://www.facebook.com/jmwwriting/posts/1789805884633068
Discussion: Developing Characters
So I am coming to find that some of my most interesting characters start life a lot simpler. In my planning, these characters are often only props or tools for the protagonist to interact with. But after I start writing, they deepen into something more significant. The character profiles I have posted thus far on … Continue reading Discussion: Developing Characters
Discussion: The danger of male writers and female characters
I don't think I have ever been so sad to finish a book. I wanted it to keep going; I was attached to the characters and their story. The book in question was Terry Pratchett's Monstrous Regiment. I simply love the Discworld series. Pratchett is a master storyteller and he only got better with time. Book … Continue reading Discussion: The danger of male writers and female characters
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