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Indiana Jim asks:You said on Twitter you had read a 500-page book by a reputed master, whom in the last eight pages, “breaks all thematic, plot, and character logic.” Without throwing this particular author under the bus, could you provide more detail on how this was accomplished so that we … The post Question 1054: How to NOT Break Your Novel appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Dan and Kitty talk about all the hidden things that city slickers don’t know about rural life and characters. In this final episode, they talk about how things are differ between off-grid and on-grid rural life. Sponsored by Archivos The post Writing Rural, Ep 3: Rural and On-Grid appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Dan and Kitty talk about all the hidden things that city slickers don’t know about rural life and characters. In this episode, they talk about the rural worldview and how order of operations conditions it. The post Writing Rural, Ep 2: Worldview and Order of Operations appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Dan and Kitty talk about all the hidden things that city slickers don’t know about rural life and characters. In this episode, they start with basic survival, logistics, and supply line issues. The post Writing Rural, Ep 1: Equipment and Strategy appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Dan and Gail discuss the obstacles they faced throughout the month, and give their word totals. The post The Nanogang Goes Boom — Day 31: The Nature of Failure appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Dan and Gail discuss the relationship between age, experience, and the voice of the artist. The post FIXED — The Nanogang Goes Boom, Day 17 — Beauty and Perspective appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

After fighting through nearly two weeks of obstacles, Dan and Gail get some words on the board. The post FIXED — The Nanogang Goes Boom — Day 09: Setbacks and Traction appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Gail gets her feet under her, while Dan gets hit by an early winter. The post FIXED — Nanogang Goes Boom, Day 01 — Getting Started appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Dan and Gail discuss their grand writing ambitions for the coming month. The post FIXED Nanogang Goes Boom, Day 00 — Pre-game appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Dan and Gail discuss the relationship between age, experience, and the voice of the artist. The post The Nanogang Goes Boom, Day 17 — Beauty and Perspective appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

After fighting through nearly two weeks of obstacles, Dan and Gail get some words on the board. The post The Nanogang Goes Boom — Day 09: Setbacks and Traction appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Gail gets her feet under her, while Dan gets hit by The post Nanogang Goes Boom, Day 01 — Getting Started appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Dan and Gail discuss their grand writing ambitions for the coming month. The post Nanogang Goes Boom, Day 00 — Pre-game appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Mike asks:Dean Wesley Smith, Harlan Ellison, and other authors have talked about the quotes they’ve used to stay motivated and on task. What are some of yours? Resources mentioned:Dreams with Sharp Teeth The post Question 1051: Useful Aphorisms appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Herb asks: I know you’re a big fan of cycling for revision, but what about retyping. Lawrence Block in his book on writing novels, which is from the 70s, spends some time discussing how retyping to make a clean copy for submission is a great way to add polish. In … The post Question 1050: Re-typing as Editing appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Tim asks:Have you ever developed ancillary materials for one of your stories?  The Man in the Rain The post Question 1049: Expanded Universes appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Nichole asks: What are your Editorial pet peeves? Resources Mentioned: All You Zombies and The Door in to Summer, by HeinleinBack to the Future trilogyThe Time Machine by HG WellsDonnie BrascoStar Trek IVThe Big Sleep Crudrat Open Vistas Anthologies My Luck, by Mel Todd The post Question 1048: Editorial Pet Peeves appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Tim asks:What kind of pressures work best for you creatively? Deadlines? Self-imposed or other consequences? No pressure at all? The post Question 1047: Positive Pressures appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Nichole asks: What are your favorite 80’s TV shows and why? Any that work especially well from an adult’s and writer’s perspective? Quantum LeapThe Greatest American HeroMagnum PIWiseguyDallasThe A TeamBattlestar Galactica (original)Buck RogersThe Real GhostbustersBabylon 5Murder She WroteDuck Tales (original)RevengeScarecrow and Mrs. KingMoonlighting The post Question 1046: Great 80s TV Shows app...

Tim asks:I remember you telling Dave Robison on the Roundtable, when discussing one of his story ideas, that he should ‘try to stay interested, rather than obsessed’ and I’m curious if you could elaborate on the difference between the two states of mind. Resources MentionedRoundtable Podcast: First Anniversary Episode The post Question 1045: Interest vs Obsession appeared first on The Every Day No...

Caine asks:What would the world be like if AI could make and remix film/tv/novels to your tastes and preferences, on demand. The post Question 1044: All-Powerful AI appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Caine asks: I’d be very interested in hearing your thoughts regarding the theory about “ancient aliens” directing and interacting with early humans. Resources:Chariots of the Gods by Erich von DanikenAt the Mountains of Madness by HP LovecraftBattlestar Galactica (original series)Stargate film and seriesThe Book of MormonExodus story of the Rod … The post Question 1043: Ancient Aliens appeared fir...

Tim asks: I’ve looked back to the first novel I ever wrote – when I was 14 – over the last week. I was surprised to find it had a stronger theme than most of my books. What kind of value do you place on the theme, whether discovered or … The post Question 1042: Strong Themes appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .

Indiana Jim asks:In Secrets of the Heinlein Juvenile, chapter 18, you write about the protagonists making adult moral choices. Can you go a little deeper into specifically how modern YA fiction manifest the “native idealism, flippant _fait accompl_i, and/or deep self-seriousness,” and how to avoid it? Resources MentionedThe Secrets of … The post Question 1041: Adult Moral Choices in YA Stories app...

Nichole asks: Could you talk about different things that you do or can’t do if you want to go out to the wilderness and write? 100w Portable Solar KitPortable Power Bank1500w Inverter GeneratorManual Typewriter My Luck, by Mel Todd The post Off-Grid and Overlanding appeared first on The Every Day Novelist .