As writers, we are easily distracted from our work. On the one hand, the world is telling us that bills need to be paid and people need our attention. On the other hand, we have characters in our heads telling us that they have something to say…NOW. How do we find a balance?
Author: pwrtaylor
Writing for the Market
I’ve always believed in writing what I’m passionate about and what is on my heart. I still believe in that. But when it comes to the business side of writing (ahem, making money), there’s a lot of value in looking to the market for direction.
4 Times When the Movie Needs to be Different than the Book
Many people comment on the ways that filmmakers change things when they adapt books. What few people talk about is the fact that sometimes, that’s a good thing.
Real-Life Setting, Made-Up World
Over the years, I’ve realized that I never write about a place I’ve never seen. This may make those who know me scratch their heads. I write a lot of fantasy, after all. How have I seen fantastical worlds? But here’s why even the most outlandish fiction can benefit from real-world settings.
Tips for Writing Non-Fiction
I love the quote by Ernest Hemingway that says, “There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” I think this is especially true when it comes to non-fiction. Non-fiction is inherently vulnerable because it’s honest and true.
The Darker Side of Character
Not all protagonists are heroes. Though we love the innate goodness that beloved heroes have, sometimes our stories call for the morally gray or even evil characters to take the lead.
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