Category: On Writing
10 Steps To Become A Better Writer
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Progress Report on my WIP
The writing has been clicking along nicely on my current WIP (Work in Progress). I set a goal of 80,000 words and as of today,…
The Editing Process Excuse
I’ve been stuck on the editing process for my first fiction book for months now. It’s a process that has taken a lot longer than…
Old School Composition Book
I love my electronic gadgets, but sometimes you just want to go old school! The other day, I had ideas for my book, I was…
Writing Goals Compatible with Word Count?
There was recently a thread started on the KB Writer’s Cafe about writer’s putting too much emphasis on word count. The thread was meant to…
Hitting That Brick Wall
I’m nearing the halfway point of my new book, “She’s Gone”. More details about my new book soon. In this post I want to talk…
John Grisham Interview
Charlie Rose is my favotire interviewer. Here is a great interview with best selling author, John Grisham. He provides fantastic advice for writers thoughout the interview.
YouTube Research for Fiction Writers
If you can’t physically visit a place you’re writing about, head on over to YouTube. My WIP takes place in Honduras since it’s not feasible…
How To Slash Your Story’s Word Count Without Losing Substance
When grade school teachers explain the difference between poetry and prose, all too often, they give the impression that economy with words is only critical…
Fighting Writer’s Block
Writer’s block can be a real bear. Just ask “Jack” from “The Shining“. 🙂 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgMdz2fe0CY[/youtube] There is nothing worse. If writer’s block has got you…
My name is Alan Petersen I write fiction thrillers like