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Drafting and Re-Drafting the Draft of the Book you want to Publish.

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In your experience, how many drafts does a book go through? Your post above seems to indicate four drafts, total. Thanks!   Thanks, Laura Beth Hi Laura, The answer stops being wrong after 3. Beyond that, there is no wrong answer. First Draft: You just finished writing your book. This is the draft where you literally typed ‘The End.’ No edits, no proofing, nothing. If … Read More Drafting and Re-Drafting the Draft of the Book you want to Publish.

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Dumping the Info Dump on New Characters

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Hi Jim, HELP!!! … please! 🙂 I am so frustrated, I’m not sure what to do. I am trying hard to write my book. I’ve got a lot of great ideas, but I keep getting held up on when we meet new characters. Each time one of my main cast makes their first appearance in the story, I wind up with five or six … Read More Dumping the Info Dump on New Characters

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Drakin, where to buy, and what’s next?

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  Hello all! So it’s been a couple of weeks now, it looks like sales are going well! Thanks BTW! So I know I haven’t been around in a while since I published Drakin and for that I do apologize. However I had some inspiration come my way… and actually managed to write out a full sequel in a matter of weeks. It’s really … Read More Drakin, where to buy, and what’s next?

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New Book Announcement!!!

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  So… a lot’s been going on. Following the completion of Drakin: The Story of Raiya, I dove right into the sequel. This… is admittedly kind of rare as I usually take time off between books… however, I got a really good idea going and decided to just keep chugging along since I was on a roll! I usually do these announcements independent of the previous … Read More New Book Announcement!!!

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Calling it Quits

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Hi Jim,   I have about three books in publication and… honestly, I have some ideas for other stories that I think about do well, but I spend so much time writing that I’m starting to feel like it’s consumed my life. I don’t want to let some really good ideas go down the drain, but there are other things I want to do … Read More Calling it Quits

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Private vs. Public Profile

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Hi Jim,   So I’m published and like you, I have a blog with a fairly decent following. Over the past few months, I’ve gotten a number of friend requests to my personal facebook page. I’ve ignored them, but they keep coming and I don’t want to seem unprofessional. Do you have any advice on how to handle this? Thanks, Lindsey Hi Lindsey, I … Read More Private vs. Public Profile

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The Hurdles of Creating Characters from People of History

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Hi Jim,   I read a few of your other pieces about character creation and was hoping you could expand more upon how you create a character based on a historical person. I’m trying to do something similar right now, and am really having a hard time. You said that you wanted the character to be as close to the historical person as humanly … Read More The Hurdles of Creating Characters from People of History

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Relationship Drama vs. Dramatic Relationship

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Hi Jim,   I’m actually in the process of writing a novel, but I’m having a hard time getting the characters together. At times, it seems like the storyline kind of interferes with any chance to get them together. Do you have any advice on how to write a story with a romantic element? Thanks, Marylou Hi Marylou, It’s not always the easiest thing in the world, … Read More Relationship Drama vs. Dramatic Relationship

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Blogging Motivations

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You have a great blog. Would you like to share your story on “What You Blog About” what motivated you to start this blog? –whatyoublogabout Hello, A good question. Well honestly, I have to admit that my initial reasons were not as altruistic as one might think. I’d gone through site after site looking for good ways to advertise your writing. My books weren’t … Read More Blogging Motivations

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Static vs. Dynamic Characters

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  Hi Jim, I’ve been following your blog for a little while now and was hoping I could get some advice from you. I was wondering if you could tell me what kind of character you like more, a dynamic or static character. I’m creating one right now for my story and am having trouble coming up with ideas. Thanks, Thomas Hi Thomas, I’m afraid … Read More Static vs. Dynamic Characters

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Drakin, where to buy, and what’s next?

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  Hello all! So it’s been a couple of weeks now, it looks like sales are going well! Thanks BTW! So I know I haven’t been around in a while since I published Drakin and for that I do apologize. However I had some inspiration come my way… and actually managed to write out a full sequel in a matter of weeks. It’s really … Read More Drakin, where to buy, and what’s next?

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Harry Potter Concert Series, Honest Review

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  I’d wanted to see a movie concert series for a while now. Out by me, unfortunately, they’re apparently very popular.  Star Wars sold out in seconds, and they haven’t done a Lord of the Rings one yet. I will be all over that if they decide to. My wife was able to get her hands on tickets to see Harry Potter and the … Read More Harry Potter Concert Series, Honest Review

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