Monthly Archives: March 2012

Imagination and Inspiration – Which is What, and Works How?

Fire and Fuel Beginning novelists are often confused about imagination and inspiration, unsure of the specific roles each one plays and unsure of how the two interrelate. Think of them in this context: imagination can be compared to fire, while … Continue reading

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There, There Now – What’s Wrong With There?

Tricky Words A number of tricky words lie in wait to trip up even the most diligent novelist.  That list may include clichés, weak verbs of the to be family, overuse of certain conjunctions (and for example), and the list … Continue reading

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