Category Archives: Writing advice
I make a mess when I write. How about you?
There are many ways to write a book. When I first had the idea to write a novel, I spent a little time researching how to write a novel. Lots of people have lots of ideas. A number of people … Continue reading
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Keep your space messy!
I’m a firm believer in keeping a messy work space, and collecting stuff. Anything that’s of any interest of all gets kept somewhere. So my desk is a jumble of memories, artwork, books, books, books, junk and notes I’ve jotted … Continue reading
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Duck Boy Alchemy
The impetus for Duck Boy started many years ago when I was in middle school. I found middle school years were the toughest I’d ever known. A lot of the difficulties I had during those years I carried around for … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam McLean, Alchemy, gold, Middle school, rumplestiltskin, straw, writing as alchemy
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