The Furred & Frond Management in charge of RJ Blain
In my section of the universe, good characters are the foundation of a good book. Compelling plot lines mean absolutely nothing to me if they aren't backed with engaging and interesting characters. So, today's assignment is all about the main …
Continue Reading about #150Daysto100K Assignment 3: Identify (and Create) Your Main Character
Before anyone becomes upset, freaks out, etc, I understood when I started the writing challenge that there would be those who simply have zero interest in the behind the scenes work that goes into a book, those who simply have zero interest in …
While everyone is germinating on where their novels are going, here is a bonus assignment for those of you who are going to be writing and creating their own world for their project. Draw a very rough map with your climate zones, kingdom …
Continue Reading about Bonus Assignment: Map Making #150Daysto100K
Yesterday, in Assignment #1, I spent more time showing my tools than giving you a task, which boiled down to 'known your genre, know your vibe' before you start writing. I know that pacing is slow for those who want to dive in and start making the …
Continue Reading about Assignment 2: Decide Your Novel’s End Goal (150 Days to 100k; #150Daysto100k)
To those of you who don't like receiving numerous blog posts a day, I'm sorry! I'm starting a project, and I want to invite everyone who has ever wanted to take a stab at writing a book to join me. The 150 Days to a 100,000 Word Novel Challenge is …
I'm moving ahead with discontinuing the 4.25x7 trim size (And I genuinely apologize to the 10-15 of you who were buying that size over the period of a year; I wish I could keep maintaining the trim size, but the reality is, with the price hikes, the …
