This little guy and his brother appear to be orphans about 8 weeks old. After several attempts he took an almond out of my hand. We found the two of them tottering around our tree crying pitifully–maybe there will be a squirrel in my next book. What would Beatrix Potter do?
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If you’re writing fiction you will hear, sooner rather than later, a lot of advice about beginnings. It will make you tremble. It is enough to keep even the bravest writer from every touching finger to key. You will read features like Poets and Writers “Page One” with anxiety rather than delight as the worry worm niggles [...]
I love my critique group. This week’s question: I need some advice on plotting out the storyline. I’ve gone looking for facts and ideas that might give the character a place to go, but how do you plot a story? The advice was so varied and helpful I thought I’d share it.
The beginning must make the [...]