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On Writing

How to prepare for and succeed in NaNoWriMo

Bradford W Wendel / October 1, 2015

It’s October 1 and that means just one thing … 31 days until National Novel Writing Month!  This year will be my fifth attempt to write a 50,000-word novel over the course of the month of November, and I have only won (wrote 50,000 words) once.  But, the lessons I’ve…

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The Best Writing Tip for Beginning Writers that No One Seems to Remember

Bradford W Wendel / June 18, 2015

As an aspiring and amateur writer, I’ve read dozens of articles, blogs and books on “how to write” and an endless stream of tweets, posts, quotes and advice from professional writers throughout history. I have notebooks full of tips and instructions on how to build strong characters, design plots, create…

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On Writing, Pictures

Explaining Facial Hair in Fiction

Bradford W Wendel / December 17, 2014

Such a great image I had to share.  For the record, I am proudly a Sea Captain.

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How I Feel Sometimes Working on a Project

Bradford W Wendel / December 9, 2014

There have been countless projects I’ve worked on over the years where I’ve followed this exact track. Is it the best way to write? Hell, no, but I think anyone who has gone through any major project like this can relate.

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On Writing

Using Cliffhangers in Serial Fiction

Bradford W Wendel / October 30, 2014

“Make them cry, make them laugh, make ‘em wait.” – Wilkie Collins As writers of serial fiction we all want to accomplish two key goals with our stories.  First, we want to evoke an emotion in the reader as they read our work.  Second, we want to create an endearing…

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Famous Quotes on Writing

  • There is no iron that can enter the human heart with such stupifying effect as a period placed at just the right moment. Isaac Babel
  • I work on the assumption, or let it be the fear, that the reader will stop reading if I stop being interesting. Clive James
  • I find that writing is a constant battle with exactly the same problems you’ve always had. Douglas Adams
  • Writing is the greatest thing that can happen to a human being. Joss Whedon
  • Make them laugh. Make them cry. Make them wait. Charles Dickens

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