David Dalglish
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Shocked to read that all you use is an outline and Word. What advice can you give to an author writing his first book? I have so many fantastic ideas and characters. My mind maps are very detailed. I have several notebooks and documents with details. I think I'm just afraid to finally start writing. How do you track the different plot points?
David Dalglish You can give Stephen King's On Writing a read. He does a great job being a cheerleader, and really making you feel like you can do this. Beyond that, …moreYou can give Stephen King's On Writing a read. He does a great job being a cheerleader, and really making you feel like you can do this. Beyond that, um...if you want to write, then write. You've got the world? Awesome! Got the characters? If so, awesome! Now start writing. Pick one. Don't care who. Put them in this world you've made, and start telling their story. If this is your very first novel, don't worry about it sucking. It's probably going to. Have fun with it. Bounce between a few characters. Try some weird stuff.

Over time, and the course of that first novel, you'll learn a ton, and develop a lot of useful skills *so long as you keep dedicated to it and don't stop writing*.

After you crank out that first one, move on to a second, and do that one better. And maybe a third novel after that, and do that one even better. Or maybe call it good after that first single work, and still be proud of what you accomplished. All up to you. But certainly don't bog yourself down in history and maps and notes and convince yourself it's too much to handle. It really isn't. (less)
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Just a comment.....I've read many different genres but once I discovered fantasy I really haven't gone back. And for years I was stuck (?) reading D&D novels for well over 20 years. Still do BUT....I found your books and absolutely love them. Started with The Paladins and am now on The Half-Orcs. As soon as employment come my way I am going to be getting the rest of your books. Mike
David Dalglish So...easiest question ever? :-)
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“Never abandon as hopeless something you've never tried.”
― David Dalglish, A Dance of Cloaks
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“So,” said Patrick, “how is my favorite dysfunctional family? Righteously fucked or fucking righteously?”
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message 8: by Natalie
Apr 10, 2013 06:37PM

Natalie Thanks for accepting my friend request! I can honestly say you are one of my favorite authors, and I can't wait to see what you have in store for the Half-Orcs series. P.S, I hope you don't intend on torturing Tarlak anymore; everything bad always happens to him...


message 7: by Chuck
Jan 02, 2013 05:59PM

Chuck Derby David wrote: "Chuck wrote: "Just finished A sliver of redemption today! Amazing reading After having not read a good book in a very long time before starting the half orcs series I have to say thank you for spik..."

I will start Prison of Angels tomorrow at work while on break I am sure it will be just as good as the rest


message 6: by David
Jan 02, 2013 05:04PM

David Chuck wrote: "Just finished A sliver of redemption today! Amazing reading After having not read a good book in a very long time before starting the half orcs series I have to say thank you for spiking my interes..."

Most welcome, Chuck, glad I could help out :-)


message 5: by Chuck
Jan 02, 2013 05:03PM

Chuck Derby Just finished A sliver of redemption today! Amazing reading After having not read a good book in a very long time before starting the half orcs series I have to say thank you for spiking my interest in reading once again :)


message 4: by Chuck
Dec 18, 2012 03:20PM

Chuck Derby Thanks for adding me here as well David . I am almost done with The Shadows of Grace. I have not been this involved with a series of books in a very long time


message 3: by David
Jun 19, 2012 10:01AM

David Paul wrote: "Thanks for adding me David. Great work on the Half-Orcs series! I'm currently enjoying A Dance with Cloaks. Keep up the great work."

Welcome Paul, glad you enjoyed the Half-Orcs. Hope Shadowdance tops it.


message 2: by Paul
Jun 19, 2012 09:48AM

Paul Thanks for adding me David. Great work on the Half-Orcs series! I'm currently enjoying A Dance with Cloaks. Keep up the great work.


message 1: by Emily
Mar 16, 2011 04:41PM

Emily Lear Hey David,
Thanks for the friendship. I was looking through your books and they look very exciting. I wanted to stop by and introduce myself. I am the author of Ladies of Market Street. Good to meet you, and excited to look into your work.

Em
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