Sometimes writing is so frustrating that you just want to throw the towel in, or at least have a nice glass of chardonay…If you’re having one of those days, check out The Blood-Red Pencil: 10 Reasons Writers Might Drink. It’ll make you laugh, and you might not even need that drink!
The Blood-Red Pencil: 10 Reasons Writers Might Drink
18 Jul 2011 Leave a comment
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Michael Haug’s 6 Stage Plot Structure
07 Jun 2011 Leave a comment
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Michael Hauge’s 6 stage plot structure
Today I’m trying to apply Michael Hauge’s “6 stage plot structure” to the young adult novel I’ve been working on. He also has a wonderful “Story Concept Template” that I find useful. If you don’t know who Michael Hauge is and you have writerly aspirations, you may want to spend a little time on his website. You may even want to order a book or two. This guy is amazing. I took a two day workshop with him, and I would love to do more. He gets right the heart of your writing, doesn’t mince words, and he’s good. His credentials speak for themselves.
Sheryl McFarlane 