A Great Exchange
An exchange of power between characters is a fantastic way to get a tight rhythm going, whether in dialogue or with a physical struggle. In […]
writing tips
Writer’s Block: Resources, and Strategies
This week I promised to write up some ways to bypass writer’s block. If you have more I’d love to hear them. Like sleep mnemonics, it’s […]
50 Shades of Fan Fiction
I’ll admit I only made it through a quarter of 50 Shades of Grey. It needed an editor, but more importantly, it needed to be […]
Writer’s Block, Logic, and Trust
The Oxford Dictionary defines ‘writer’s block’ as the condition of being unable to think of what to write or how to proceed with writing. “I […]
Standoffs and Battle Scenes: Thanks for the Tip, Rob Edwards
“Standoffs keep the story going”. –Rob Edwards Mind you, I do love a good fight. Battles in books are supreme acts of creative imagination. The best […]
Critique Rewards! Don’t Miss ‘em!
Having just attended the Surrey International Writers’ Conference and watched the “aha!” looks on faces after receiving blue pencil appointments, I can bear witness to […]
The Art of Seeing
Today all three Pulp Literature editors were treated to an advance presentation by local author and photographer, Sandra Vander Schaaf. “The Art of Seeing” ties […]
Writers’ Time Management and Kindness to Strangers
What’s the best way to get time to write? I believe that you do so by treating yourself with as much caring and respect as […]
Scene Cuts: What Can You Teach Me Today, Lee Child? Part 2
How can a writer cut scenes to raise tension and keep the reader up late at night? Returning to A Wanted Man, I notice that […]
Writing Circles
Our last newsletter contained an invitation to join the Pulp Literature editors in our personal writing session, so here’s a description of the process which […]