Summarizing a novel always feels tough for me. Maybe I’m too close to the content and want too many details in the summary. Maybe I don’t know what really engages potential readers to attract their interest. Now that I’ve finished polishing my first draft of Technomancer, I need to come up with a punchy summaryContinue reading “Crafting a Compelling Book Summary”
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Navigating Plot Challenges: Writing into a Corner
I’ve been editing and polishing my latest story, as discussed last month. I know I’m making the story better and stronger, but it is not without its challenges. One issue I faced is the skipping of progress in certain character/conflict arcs. My method of tracing these arcs exposed a weakness in part of the story.Continue reading “Navigating Plot Challenges: Writing into a Corner”
WIP – Technomancer: Exploring Malachi’s Dark Bond
Continuing to share the opening scenes from my current work in progress, Technomancer. Malachi felt something through the bond he had created with the priestess. Sensing her thoughts across realms was more difficult than he had foreseen. He sat down in the chair on the balcony overlooking the chaos sea. The churning energy from thisContinue reading “WIP – Technomancer: Exploring Malachi’s Dark Bond”
WIP – Unraveling Mysteries: Elara’s Journey in Technomancer
Continuing to share the opening scenes from my current work in progress, Technomancer. Finn was surprised when Elara reappeared, clean and in a different though similar dress. She also had sandals on her feet. His breath caught at the sight of her. He felt nearly invisible in her presence. His normal clothes were functional, notContinue reading “WIP – Unraveling Mysteries: Elara’s Journey in Technomancer”
WIP: A Glimpse Into Elara’s Struggles in Technomancer
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”
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”
Identifying Plot Gaps in Your Novel
I’ve been continuing with my review of my draft novel. I fully believed I had completed it from a plot perspective. Much to my chagrin, a review for editing has shown a big gap in the story. Here’s what happened. As part of the review I have begun, I created a tally of the majorContinue reading “Identifying Plot Gaps in Your Novel”
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”
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