by Michelle Richmond | Dec 10, 2016
Question from a writer: What is the best way to start writing a story? Here are six tried-and-true ways to start a story: You can begin “in medias res,” or in the middle of the action. You can begin with a character in a strange or tense situation. You can begin with...
by Michelle Richmond | Dec 10, 2016
Question from a Quora follower: What should fiction writers blog about? It depends upon your audience, but readers tend to be interested in the writing process and particular challenges you’ve faced in your writing life. I also try to blog about other authors...
by Michelle Richmond | Dec 10, 2016
Do you want to write or finish your novel in 2017? Then the Book Doctor’s online novel writing course Plot Like a Pro is for you. Learn how to plot and structure your novel in this eight-week online course. You’ll get 20 video lectures, written lectures,...
by Michelle Richmond | Sep 15, 2014
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by Michelle Richmond | Jul 16, 2014
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