Tag: writing ideas

• Why a Writer’s Brain

  I was in class the other day. One of my students was reading one of my scripts out loud that his group will be performing in the coming weeks. At one point he stopped and looked over at me and asked, “How do you think of this? This is good. I never would have thought […]

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  November 25, 2022

  Indie Author

  generating ideas, novel planning, novel writing, writing ideas, writing process, writing tips

• A New Horizon

  There’s a Jewish saying that I used as part of my theatre shows a few years back: “Man plans, God laughs.” Who can argue with that? We control so little in our paltry hands. Of course, we’re not privy to the future, but we are privy to our passions and our gifts. We were made […]

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  October 15, 2022

  Indie Author, Life, What’s Happening

  the future, writing ideas

• Input is Crucial for Writing Output

  

  Where do ideas germinate from? Other ideas. As a writer, it’s impossible to be original, but it’s crucial to be unique. What’s the difference? Being original means attempting something which has never been attempted. Under this definition, it’s difficult to find writing that is completely original because there have been thousands of writers and hundreds […]

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  March 19, 2021

  Indie Author, Writing Process

  brainstorming writing ideas, reading for writing, writing advice, writing ideas, writing process, writing tips

• A Storyline So Obvious that It Nearly Writes Itself

  I abhor outlining when writing. I’ve seen the tutorials and how certain other professionals plan their stories, but that, to me, would feel like being forced to write state-sponsored propaganda under Stalin’s regime. Why would anyone want to lock themselves into a pre-conceived structure? I guess my brain just doesn’t work that way. I’ve said […]

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  February 13, 2021

  Writing Process

  novel writing, tips for writers, writing ideas, writing process

• Time + Thinking = The Solution to All Writing Problems

  

  It’s not always easy to know which way a story should go. Should minor characters begin to play a more major role? Should a character be killed off? Should I change the setting? Story threads are fragile. Each minor decision can send a story spiraling in a direction that may or may not be good.  […]

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  May 5, 2018

  Indie Author, Writing Process

  novel writing, writer’s block, writing ideas, writing tips

• You Should Tolerate Bad Writing

  I’m not a perfectionist. As a writer, this can be a disadvantage. I’m confident there have been times when I could have improved a piece with one more revision or one more re-write. But I must admit, I become bored and just want it to be over so I can get on to my next […]

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  June 18, 2017

  Writing Process

  brainstorming, novel writing, writer’s block, writing advice, writing ideas, writing tips

• Writing a Trilogy, or is it a Three Part Story

  I’ve mentioned before how I am working on my first trilogy. My first five novels were standalones and I’ve always felt that standalones are more interesting reads because, well, they have a tight arc and a thrilling finish. I’ve never been one for built-in cliffhangers (let alone the ridiculous extra scenes that Marvel Studios has […]

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  April 28, 2017

  Indie Author, Writing Process

  novel writing, writing a trilogy, writing advice, writing fiction, writing ideas, writing inspiration

• The Germination of Creative Thought

  I had one of those eureka creative moments this afternoon. They don’t come around too often, but I love them when they do unexpectedly overwhelm me. I get creative thoughts all the time. Most of them develop slowing, typically while I’m working on something. One thought will lead to another and the creative process will […]

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  December 14, 2016

  Writing Process

  brainstorming for writing, creativitiy, writing ideas, writing prompts

• Wide-Scale Writing

  As a writer, I’m a big proponent of wide-scale writing, across genres, for different situations, with different people. For me, it’s challenging and interesting to have the proverbial fire full of various hot irons. With my play production coming to an end last weekend, I took a broad look at the various items I’m currently […]

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  December 8, 2016

  Uncategorized, Writing Process

  writing advice, writing genres, writing ideas

• Mystery Genre? Maybe.

  I’ve been working on a side writing project with four of my students for, well, has it been all school year? Yes, I suppose it has. We would have met in August for the first time, and we’ve been taking our time on this one. It’s a play, untitled, and mish-mashed togethered in a variety […]

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  April 14, 2016

  Writing Process

  mystery, writing, writing ideas, writing inspiration