I just posted this in one of the comments sections and realized it would be useful to everyone. There’s another part to this that has to do with text. There will be more 10-to-20’s that go along with it. But I think I’ll be trying to create that presentation as a video for the site.
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The city of American Fork is putting on what looks to be a great writer’s conference. I’m very pleased to announce that I’ve been asked to present the keynote speech. Keynote: The 3 Things You Must Learn to Write Killer Stories When: Saturday, April 25, 2009, 9:00 AM Location: American Fork City Arts Council 31
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I think the workshop version 2.0 went very well. I had a wonderful time. Click on the “Writing” menu above AND the category link on the sidebar to see the many blog entries I’ve made about writing principles. The 3 Things You Must Learn to Write Killer Stories Handout The Story Cycle Handout Lesson from writer’s
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Want to get the basics in a very succinct article? Read Algis Budrys on story.
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Part of my model of the creative process is that it’s driven by questions. We come up with creative solutions in response to a problem. The problem triggers the process. Let me give an example. Let’s say I have a character named Bill who lives out in space salvaging parts of space ships and other things.
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