As a memoir writer, I rely on accessing memories and linking these memories together to form a cohesive story. I’ve always been a visual person so, to help me in this process, I create a map. I...
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Rewriting RevisionBy July 11, 2022
When my writing group began drafting our novels-in-progress, we explored using the Save the Cat! beats as a writing guide. I experimented with the beats but felt hemmed in by the idea of fitting my...
Guest WriterBy June 27, 2022
As I write my first novel I ask myself: Am I a plotter or a pantser? If I am a plotter, I methodically plot each aspect of my story before I start drafting. I outline my work using the beats...
Trust the ProcessBy
J. Greg Phelan, book inc director, describes how to shape your story with "beats."
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