Writing Advice #16: Overwriting
Let’s talk about overwriting. Henry David Thoreau once famously said, “Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity!” I think he was talking about his recipe for boiled woodchuck, but that’s not the point right...
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20 Questions for Yours Truly
Posted by Barry Lyga | Aug 20, 2009 | Writing
UPDATE 2: The questions are closed! Thanks for participating. If you still want a minimate, click for this page. UPDATE: Hey, gang! Be sure to include your AGE and your HOMETOWN with your questions! It’s OK to post here...
Read MoreWriting Advice #15: Point of View
Posted by Barry Lyga | Aug 18, 2009 | Writing Advice
OK, let’s talk about point of view today. Point of view (POV) might just be the most important mechanical aspect of a story. It’s certainly one of the most important early decisions you make in your project. POV is...
Read MoreJulie Halpern
Posted by Barry Lyga | Aug 14, 2009 | Interviews
Fellow author Julie Halpern asked me to respond to the “Proust questionnaire” made so popular on Inside the Actor’s Studio. I wish I’d sort of explained why “fuck” is my favorite curse word,...
Read MoreJulie Halpern
Posted by Barry Lyga | Aug 14, 2009 | Interviews
Fellow author Julie Halpern asked me to respond to the “Proust questionnaire” made so popular on Inside the Actor’s Studio. I wish I’d sort of explained why “fuck” is my favorite curse word,...
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