This is quite some informative list for upcoming authors. I even will go somewhat further and recommend to subscribe to the blog. There is so much to learn! Kristen Lamb is an expert within the writer’s world.
Understanding structure helps us write cleaner and faster. Whether we plan every detail ahead of time or just intuitively have the architecture in our head, structure makes the difference between a workable first draft and a nightmare beyond salvage.
I know a lot of you are chomping at the bit right now to get writing. All in due time. Today we are going to talk genre and why it is important to pick one.
Understanding what genre you are writing will help guide you when it comes to plotting your novel. How? Each genre has its own set of general rules and expectations.
If we don’t pick or we get too weird, we will confuse agents and readers because there is no clear idea of where this sucker should be shelved. It will also make plotting more than problematic.
Fifteen years ago, when I first got this brilliant idea to…
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Good to see you keeping busy AJ. 🙂
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I definitely do, Laurie. I do like to read posts from experienced authors such as Kristen lamb. Her tipps and tricks are so enormously valuable.
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it’s always good to keep on top of things AJ. 🙂
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Yes, You’re right. There is so much to learn. I feel sometimes I’m so much behind everything…
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