Category Archives: Swancon36/Natcon50

The Chemistry of Reading

Posted on May 27, 2011 by waxings

It’s the best and absolute worst thing about reading. You find a book that absorbs you from the very first page and devour it in a single sitting, ignoring ‘real life’ responsibilities like preparing for that important meeting or feeding … Continue reading →

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Writing – A Poor Choice

Posted on May 2, 2011 by waxings

Warning: Explicit Content  (Look away now if you wish to preserve dreams of rich and successful authorhood) You know that romantic notion of the impoverished artist in a garret? Turns out it’s pretty close to the truth. And far from romantic. … Continue reading →

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The Structure of a Novel

Posted on April 28, 2011 by waxings

In the very short time I have been festival-stalking authors and inflicting my newby questions on those nice enough to not run away, I have absorbed two very clear and consistent pieces of advice: If you want to write, just get … Continue reading →

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Let’s Write About Sex

Posted on April 25, 2011 by waxings

There isn’t a ‘throbbing member’ or ‘honey cave of love’ to be seen. But they are definitely on my mind during the ‘Writing Sizzling Sex Scenes’ workshop at Swancon 36/Natcon 50. And not just mine. I haven’t written a story yet that requires … Continue reading →

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Finishing The Story

Posted on April 24, 2011 by waxings

You get a great idea, throw yourself at the keyboard and tap away enthusiastically. The characters, action and dialogue flow quickly through your fingertips, living and breathing on the screen almost before you are aware of them.   That first rush of … Continue reading →

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