Category Archives: Rock Soup

Slush piles

This information is from some notes I took while attending a panel, during a previous year of my favorite symposium, Life the Universe and Everything. Those listed on the panel were: Ami Chopine, James Dashner, Lisa Mangum and Brad R. … Continue reading

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Plots, Subplots and Foreshadowing:

This information is from some notes I took while attending a panel, during a previous year of my favorite symposium, Life the Universe and Everything. Those listed on the panel were: Larry Correia, Howard Tayler, Dan Willis – Main plot … Continue reading

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Dealing with Deadlines

This information is from some notes I took while attending a panel, during a previous year of my favorite symposium, Life the Universe and Everything. Those listed on the panel were: Elana Johnson, Rebecca Shelley, Emily Sorensen. – To meet … Continue reading

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Killer Openings

This information is from some notes I took while attending a panel, during a previous year of my favorite symposium, Life the Universe and Everything. Those listed on the panel were: Jessica Day George, Dene Low, Lisa Mangum and Steve … Continue reading

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How to scare people:

Tonight is a very short entry. This is from some notes I took at a presentation by author, Dan Wells, during a previous year of my favorite symposium, Life the Universe and Everything. Since much of the presentation was displaying … Continue reading

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Character Arch

I got some good advice from a new friend at my current writer’s retreat. She fills out five questions on each of her characters so that they are well defined in the story. Here are the questions: Storyline: Motivation: Goal: … Continue reading

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Writing Action: Notes from past LTUE symposium

There is a wonderful writer’s symposium called Life the Universe and Everything. And here are some notes from one of the panels. Best and worst writing advice. For your reading and writing pleasure. The program book said that the panelists … Continue reading

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Best and worse writing advice given (LTUE 2011)

There is a wonderful writer’s symposium called Life The Universe and Everything. And Here are some notes from one of the panels. Best and worst writing advice. For your reading and writing pleasure. The program book said that the panelists … Continue reading

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How to Make Characters Real from Anita Stanfield

I found some old notes I took while attending a writer’s seminar several years ago at the Spanish Fork Memorial building. These are notes of counsel from Anita Stanfield. Many of her books are best sellers. Romance is her specialty. … Continue reading

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Historical Research Advice from author Lee Nelson

I found some old notes I took while attending a writer’s seminar several years ago at the Spanish Fork Memorial building. These are notes of counsel from Lee Nelson. Sometimes low self-esteem can stop you from reaching a goal. She’ll … Continue reading

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