February 19th, 2018
The Benefits of Writing a Novel "Just for Fun"
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Janice Hardy | Writer's Life
By Janice Hardy, @Janice_Hardy
A few years after I published my third novel (Darkfall), I'd fallen into a dark time in my writing. I'd been working a one of those books that did not want to work the way I felt it could, and I'd come to dread sitting down at the keyboard every day.… Read the post
October 6th, 2017
4 Questions to Jumpstart Your Novel
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Janice Hardy | WriterStrong
For some writers, a blank page is a scary thing to face. Others see all that white space as an opportunity, and can't wait to dive in and tell their story. The vast majority of us probably fall somewhere in between, with some ideas making us eager to write, and some fighting us every for word.… Read the post
September 1st, 2017
6 Ways Your Setting Can Create Conflict
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Janice Hardy | Writing Craft
By Janice Hardy, @Janice_Hardy
No matter what form it takes, conflict is at the core of every story. It’s part of what drives the plot, and it’s what makes readers eager to read on to see if the protagonist succeeds.… Read the post
July 7th, 2017
What Do You Want Readers to Wonder About?
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Blogging Guests | Janice Hardy
By Janice Hardy
I’m working on a new novel, so I’ve been deep in the brainstorming and planning. In an effort to boost my productivity, I did something a little differently this time that could benefit other writers. I’ve added an extra “story clarification” line to my template.… Read the post
April 7th, 2017
Struggling With Your Plot? Here's a Fun Way to Learn Story Structure
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Janice Hardy | Writing Craft
When I was first learning how to write a novel, I read tons of how-to books and tried every piece of writing advice I came across. Some of it helped, some of it didn't, and some of it did more harm than good.… Read the post
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