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Podcast Episode 46 – Consequences of the actions of your characters

October 14, 2017 By: Jason Bougger

In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason and Scott take a look at the consequences of the actions of your characters. Things they do will have intended an unintended results. It's your job to be aware of both.

In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason and Scott take a look at the consequences of the actions of your characters. Things they do will have intended an unintended results. It’s your job to be aware of both. Relevant links: The Dark Knight, The Dark Tower Click the link below to stream […]

Five Links Friday 10/6/17

October 6, 2017 By: Jason Bougger

The best articles I read about writing this week.

First Friday in October! Here are Five Links for ya. 1. Accepting Criticism is one of the most difficult parts of being a writer. Here are some tips on How To Cope With Criticism As An Author by Derek Haines at Just Publishing Advice. 2. So You Want to Write a Novel? Here is a […]

Five Links Friday 9/22/17

September 22, 2017 By: Jason Bougger

The best articles I read about writing this week.

It’s Friday and it seems we’ve skipped Fall, Winter, and Spring, and are already back to the near 100 degree temps of Nebraska weather. And I despise it. Here are Five Links for you to read while you’re staying indoors and avoiding the sauna outside. 1. Let’s start with a grammar lesson and a look […]

Podcast Episode 43 – Setbacks for your Characters

August 31, 2017 By: Jason Bougger

In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason plays hooky and Scott goes solo with a look at how using setbacks will strengthen both your characters and your story.

In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason plays hooky and Scott goes solo with a look at how using setbacks will strengthen both your characters and your story. Click the link below to stream the episode. Also available at iTunes, Soundcloud, RSS and YouTube. About the hosts Jason Bougger lives in Omaha, […]

When to let a project die (or at least take an extended vacation from it)

August 22, 2017 By: Jason Bougger

Ok, so we’ve all got those projects that give us trouble. Take me, for example. I have a novel I finished in the 2012 NaNoWriMo, that I’ve been “working on” ever since. I just can’t seem to get it right. I even pitched it at last year’s RMFW conference, knowing full well that it just […]

Five Links Friday 8/11/17

August 11, 2017 By: Jason Bougger

The best articles I read about writing this week.

Well, we were out of town Wednesday and everybody in the house, including myself, came down with a yucky cold and sore throat, so…yuck. But at least we’re alive, and everything is back in business. So here we are with another Five Links Friday. Enjoy! 1. Here’s a great resource for small press and self-published […]

Five Questions to ask yourself when revising

August 7, 2017 By: Jason Bougger

Revising your manuscript is one of the most difficult things in writing. Many authors will tell you that revising a novel is far more difficult than writing it in the first place. And I get it. I have an unpublished novel that revising has been a complete nightmare on. A lot of the problems with […]

Five Links Friday 7/21/17

July 21, 2017 By: Jason Bougger

The Best Articles I Read About Writing This Week

It’s time again for Five Links Friday. I hope you stay indoors this weekend and read some good stuff. Why not start with these… 1. Here’s a link to a YA Book Proposal contest with a $1000 prize at Publishizer.com. The contest closes July 31, so there is still time to submit. Give it a […]

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