Recent content by R Snyder

Coming late to this question (again) but I think your response is a very good one. The thought that I would add is I don't see how it's possible to progress so far into a story before having this thought about pov. I'm not saying one has to outline or approach this (writing a story) in a...

There's a recommendation for a book.

"I don't know how much thought you've given to story structure, but writing with it in mind can help to keep you from jumping too soon into certain scenes that you're eager to write." Patience. It's hard to learn, it's necessary. I would add to your point that there is nothing wrong, if you...

Coming late to this question so I don't know if you've backed out of the corner you're in . . . And I don't know how you write, how your stories evolve, so my question is this: Do you know how the story ends? And if so, what's the middle point of the story? Beginning, middle and end. If you...

It depends on how important the subplot is.

Number 1, definitely. Just be consistent throughout. And if the thought occurs within a series of dialog, have her turn her head and look into the distance or something.

It draws you in, so yeah, I believe an agent or editor would keep reading.

Detail, Detail That was long, but well written and your thought (what you strongly dislike) came through in good shape. One of my favorite literary figures, is the great William Goldman. (There are a few youtube videos that are fun to watch. The guy is so straight forward.) He's written...

Final Draft Thoughts I took a similar path with a story; I wrote the first draft while I was just getting going, put it aside and worked on something else and then came back to it and when I did, I was faced with a lot of work. Unlike you, I did not rewrite the whole thing in one pass but...

George, If you're lacking 'any' passion in [for] reading or writing, and you want to write (and reignite the fire -- to do what is not clear), you need to shake up your life. I suggest Elliot Hulse (Yo, Elliot!) on youtube . Or just get on your bike and ride until you're worn out. If you...