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What A Ringing Phone Doesn’t Tell Us
When the phone rings inside a story, it’s up to the author to figure out who’s calling. Read More …
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The Story That Didn’t Go Away
Story ideas are like people; some are more persistent than others.
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Shaping our Lives: It’s all in the Details
It’s hard to see what details are really important to the big picture, except in hindsight. Read More …
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The Shape of a Story
Several years ago, I wrote a story called “Reading the Shape of the Wind.” In it I described the different ways breeze fills across the water, as well as the best strategies for winning races in each condition. Recently, it’s Read More …
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Yes, Dear: Listening to My Characters
It’s so easy to forget how hard it is to create. Read More …
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Paperbacks or Protons: It’s Still All About the Story
Ebooks or paper? Read More …