Writing rules tend to make newbies break out in hives. They, as I once did, believe that the word ‘rules’ automatically implies creativity is somehow stymies and the art will not flow. WRONG.
Tag: Kristen Lamb
Jun 14 2022
Neurodivergent: Being ‘Different’ in Life & Fiction
Neurodivergent is a buzz word that’s taken off in the past decade. The term applies to a broad spectrum of people who are, for whatever reason, not normal. Those who ‘suffer’ from ADD, ADHD, OCD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, etc. are all on the list.
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Jun 08 2022
On Writing: Why Mastery Should Matter to Authors
Mastery is a concept that many believe is subjective, especially when it comes to writing (novels in particular). There’s an insidious belief that what constitutes good or bad is a matter of popular opinion. Quality isn’t something we can measure.
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May 31 2022
Write FAST & Furious! Outrunning “Spock Brain”
Fast drafting is when we sit down and write a book within a given amount of time. It can be as short as two weeks and I don’t recommend longer than six.
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May 24 2022
Boutique Books: The Fall of the Mega-Author Titans
Boutique is BIG. Writers can curate content for a highly specific audience. Take any slice of society and an author can build a niche around that.
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