Tag Archives: plotting

Monday Advice from Editors and Agents: Is Your Plot Contrived?

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Donna Maloy, Author

Today’s advice comes from Larry Brooks, a critically-acclaimed bestselling author of four psychological thrillers, in addition to his work as a freelance writer and writing instructor (he also pitched for the Texas Rangers, among other careers). His new book, Story … Continue reading →

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Riffing on Fairy Tales: 25 Great Retellings

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Donna Maloy, Author

Where do you get your ideas? Every author gets asked that question after every book. Sometimes there is no easy answer. A character or a scene will suddenly appear and then a story weaves its way around until it becomes … Continue reading →

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The Ginormous Plot Hoax

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Donna Maloy, Author

Scam: a fraudulent or deceptive act. See also sham; hoax; swindle; run a con; cheat. All very good things for a writer to do. What? you say. Yes, I say. You need to quit meeting your readers’ expectations and, instead, … Continue reading →

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