Continuing to share the opening scenes from my current work in progress, Technomancer. Elara closed the door behind her and looked around the tiled bathing chamber. A mirror filled the wall behind the washing basins. She figured out the taps and spotted similar handles in a glass enclosed space to one side. She reached inContinue reading “WIP: A Glimpse Into Elara’s Struggles in Technomancer”
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Essential Editing Tips for Novelists: Filling Plot Holes
Last week I discussed ongoing editing of my current work in progress. The difference between creating and editing has been a motivational struggle, but I feel I have gotten into a rhythm over the past week. Here are a few accomplishments and observations since that last post. As we come up to the end ofContinue reading “Essential Editing Tips for Novelists: Filling Plot Holes”
Marketing Monday’s: Discussion of WIP posts.
My recent marketing Monday posts have been focusing on sharing chapters and scenes from my work in progress, tentatively titled “Technomancer”. The story is intended to be a blend of fantasy and science fiction with two primary viewpoint characters, as well as some supporting characters with their own point of view narratives. To date, I’veContinue reading “Marketing Monday’s: Discussion of WIP posts.”
WIP Technomancer Excerpt: A Glimpse into Finn’s High-Tech World
Continuing to share the opening scenes from my current work in progress, Technomancer. This is the novel I completed during NaNoWriMo. Finn looked down the street without focusing on any single shop, building, or person. He felt the neighborhood as much as watched it. Despite the late hour, people were out and about living theirContinue reading “WIP Technomancer Excerpt: A Glimpse into Finn’s High-Tech World”
Navigating Writing Challenges: Tips for Revising Your Manuscript
I’ve been off of writing for a couple of weeks due to company visiting around the holidays. One reason I pushed to complete my NaNoWriMo well before the end of November was to give me the breathing room to prepare for guest. After taking a break, I’ve gone back into my work in progress andContinue reading “Navigating Writing Challenges: Tips for Revising Your Manuscript”
WIP: Escape to the Unknown
Continuing to share the opening scenes from my current work in progress, Technomancer. This is the novel I completed during NaNoWriMo. What do you think? Does it make you want to read more? Drop a like or comment and let me know what you think. All feedback is appreciated. Follow me on Amazon, GoodReads, orContinue reading “WIP: Escape to the Unknown”
WIP: Finn’s Thrilling Escape: A Scene from Technomancer
Continuing to share the opening scenes from my current work in progress, Technomancer. This is the novel I’m working to complete during NaNoWriMo. Finn could hear the agents in the stair well high above him. He kept his steps light as he hugged the wall and avoided exposing himself should they look over the flimsyContinue reading “WIP: Finn’s Thrilling Escape: A Scene from Technomancer”
NaNoWriMo: Week Two
I’m participating in NaNoWriMo this year. I’m focusing on finishing the first draft of my work in progress, tentatively titled Technomancer. I’ve shared some of the character background and opening chapters of the work here as well. This week, my pace has fallen some, but I’m still ahead with a planned completion date of NovContinue reading “NaNoWriMo: Week Two”
WIP: Forsaken Powers – Elara’s Quest
Continuing to share the opening scenes from my current work in progress, Technomancer. This is the novel I’m working to complete during NaNoWriMo. A palpable stench assaulted Elara’s senses, a noxious blend of decay and filth. The pungent tang of rotting food mingled with the rank aroma of spoiled garbage, its sickly sweetness clinging toContinue reading “WIP: Forsaken Powers – Elara’s Quest”
Flash Fiction: Applying the MICE Model
I mentioned previously that I’ve been watching Brandon Sanderson’s lectures on writing Science Fiction and Fantasy at BYU. Lecture #7 features a guest lecturer, Mary Robinette Kowal. In the lecture, she covers the MICE quotient and has the class apply it to a piece of flash fiction. This struck me as a perfect writing exerciseContinue reading “Flash Fiction: Applying the MICE Model”
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