Master the Craft Before the Art
- Great ideas alone don’t make great novels; mastering the craft is essential.
- Focus on key skills: creating a compelling story world, characters, and a well-structured plot.
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Randy Ingermanson and Peter Economy’s Writing Fiction for Dummies offers a comprehensive guide to mastering fiction writing, from developing compelling characters to structuring plots using the Snowflake Method. Emphasizing craft, editing, and publication strategies, the book equips writers with practical tools to transform ideas into polished, publishable novels
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7. Master the Mind
- The key to mastering the mind is detachment. Instead of telling yourself “I am angry”, you can say, “I feel angry” or “There is anger.” Don’t identify with the emotion; observe it.
- The Monkey Mind
What Not to Say
- Don’t Say That You Prefer to Work Alone: Instead, find ways in which you excel at working with others.
- Make Sure Your Body Language Is Consistent With Your Story: Make sure you’re sitting up straight and making the right amount of eye contact with the interviewer.
Tips for Finding Plot Holes
- Remain objective. The best practice of putting your manuscript aside and approaching with fresh eyes helps you maintain objectivity.
- Follow your characters. As you read, make sure that each character is consistent within the story and has a definite ...
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