by Thad Long | Oct 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
In any work of fiction, there are certain elements that are leading inputs for an engaging plot. Among them are emotions, romance, conflict, striving for advantage or survival, the interplay of good and evil, tantalizing uncertainty of outcome (suspense), and a...
by Thad Long | Aug 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
There are various ways to make a novel come to life, to project reality into a work of fiction. One of those ways that I have mentioned in other posts is to use dialogue and character musings to bring the reader into a “you-are-there” relationship to the characters...
by Thad Long | Jul 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Why would someone – anyone – write a book? Certainly not for money, if one has any modicum of sound judgment. There is a flood of books constantly being birthed, some of them good books, and not many of them earn any money. Assuming some royalty checks eventually...
