Monthly Archives: February 2016

We Are the Knights Who Say “e!”

Posted on February 28, 2016 by midiguru

Far be it from me to knock e-books. They’re not just trendy, they have some real benefits. And then there’s the dark side… If you’re serious about writing fiction, whether you’re self-publishing, with a small press, or with one of … Continue reading →

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Shifty

Posted on February 21, 2016 by midiguru

Tonight a fellow on a Facebook writers’ group suggested I download a free sample of his book. So I did. I’m not going to mention his name, nor offer a critique of his story, which was so poorly written that … Continue reading →

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A Very Old Story

Posted on February 21, 2016 by midiguru

Interesting discussion yesterday with a friend who is a Christian but also scientifically literate and living in the modern world. The business of reconciling religion with science set me thinking — and since I’m repurposing the Oblong Blob as a … Continue reading →

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Says Who?

Posted on February 9, 2016 by midiguru

Most fiction is about people. And with the exception of a few stories by Jack London, most stories include scenes where people talk with other people. A story that proceeds from beginning to end entirely without dialog is bound to … Continue reading →

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Plot Questions

Posted on February 4, 2016 by midiguru

When I start working on a novel, I always outline the plot. By the time I’m halfway through writing the first draft, I may have to toss out the outline and do a new outline for the second half, because … Continue reading →

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