…At the novel. At the end of April, I had completed half the story. However, I got to a point where I realized it would be prudent to do more research on the main topic I am writing about in order to ensure accuracy in the details of the story. I also got a surprise …
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Writer’s Wall: Grid & Container
For those that took a look at my Writer’s Wall there are some big picture elements that make up this novel-designing Wall (see below). Once you have physically built your Wall, you will want to return to these elements and brainstorm about them (like the lady above :)) further in order to work out your general …
The Big Picture
My Writer’s Wall is adapted from the Story Structure Grid described by Hedy Czu in her writing guide, Before you Write a Word: Designing Your Novel. She says, “What the musical score is to music, the story structure grid and its container are to writing. The grid and its container hold over fifty elements critical …
My Writer’s Wall
I am trying to have a rough copy of the first half of my novel by April 29th! Wowzers. Just in time to relax by watching the Royal wedding with old friends. Is anyone else a loyal royal watcher? I always thought I must be pretty dorky, but I’ve since met others who enjoy my sort …