It’s time again for Five Links Friday. Finally starting to figure out a new routine as we calibrate our lives with the new baby, but so far all is going pretty well. Enjoy the weekend and do some reading–starting right here… 1. This article on shows that J.K. Rowling’s Latest Advice For Budding Authors Will […]
Writing a Synopsis for Your Novel
Now that you’ve read through your novel a few times and are pretty happy with how things look, it’s time to work on your query letter and synopsis. If you’re seeking a traditional publishing deal, this is a necessary step, but I’ll be frank with you: It isn’t very fun. What is a synopsis? So […]
Three steps of novel revision
You finished your first draft. Now what? Well, first things first, sit back and congratulate yourself. You did it! How many people can say they finished a novel? Even if you don’t plan to do anything with it (although I’d argue you should), you’ve made a great accomplishment. But here’s the bad news. Writing the […]
Podcast Episode 33 – What makes a good ending?
In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason and Scott look at how to end your short story or novel. What should an ending accomplish? What makes a good ending and what makes bad one? Click the link below to stream the episode. Also available at iTunes, Soundcloud, RSS and YouTube. About the […]
Making your characters stand out
One of the most interesting aspects of having kids is watching their distinct personalities develop as they grow. It’s so crazy to see. Our five-year-old and three-year-old have such different personalities that sometimes you’d think they weren’t even related. And our little two-year-old is now really starting to become a fun little person and letting […]
Podcast Episode 32 – Beginnings
In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason and Scott discuss what makes the beginning of a story, what works, and what doesn’t. Click the link below to stream the episode. Also available at iTunes, Soundcloud, RSS and YouTube. About the hosts Jason Bougger lives in Omaha, Nebraska with his wife and kids. […]
A Short Look at Three Authors I Liked Growing Up
While I’ve never really been the type of writer to loudly proclaim which famous authors influences me, I don’t mind sharing a few of favorites. Sure, I’ve mentioned Stephen King and John Green like a million times here, but they aren’t the only ones I enjoy reading. Here are three (actually four) others worth mentioning. […]
Podcast Episode 31 – Pacing of a Story
In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason and Scott look at pacing in novels and how it can help influence the reader’s enjoyment of a 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, Nebraska with […]
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