Ask the Author: James H. Pence
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James H. Pence
Learn your craft before you pursue publication. It's so easy to self-publish in today's high-tech world, a lot of writers are rushing into print (or e-book) before they have developed a high level of writing skill. I studied the craft of fiction for several years before I ever wrote my novels. I read novels by authors whose writing I enjoyed. I marked them up and studied how they developed character, setting, and plot. And I read more books on novel writing than I can count.
James H. Pence
I love telling stories that engage readers. When someone says, "I couldn't put your book down," I'm delighted.
James H. Pence
Ice cream with chocolate syrup usually helps. :)
If that doesn't work, I just start writing anything that comes into my head. It's always easier to direct a moving object. If I'm writing--even if it's nonsense--eventually I get on track and begin writing something worthwhile.
If that doesn't work, I just start writing anything that comes into my head. It's always easier to direct a moving object. If I'm writing--even if it's nonsense--eventually I get on track and begin writing something worthwhile.
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