One of the more obvious challenges a writer faces is how to fill a book. Ask any novelist and they will likely tell you that the second half of a novel is easier to write because the characters and plot are already well established, and part two is often largely about resolving the consequences of …
Tag: Beyond the Horizon
Story time
An early form of tablet, which wasn’t very portable. As the old joke* goes, “What’s the difference between a short story and a novel?” Answer: The word count. Ask any creator of short fiction and they will tell you how much focus and effort and, well, creativity it takes to produce a work of short …
A Lovable* Rogue at the Halfway Point
It’s that time of the year when many writers see one of their seasonal offerings thrust out into the world. I’m talking of course about today, June 30th, being the halfway point in the calendar year. It’s a good opportunity to pause and reflect and, as every ex project manager knows, it pays to review …