Wrote my first "novel" when I was six. Studied a bit in college, but then pursued history... But when I started writing professionally, it was mostly learn as you go.
Guy Gavriel Kays Tigana is, in my opinion, one of the best, if not the best fantasy novel ever written. Its beautifully written, the characters are u… - David B. Coe
Guy Gavriel Kays Tigana is, in my opinion, one of the best, if not the best fantasy novel ever written. Its beautifully written, the characters are u…
- David B. Coe
The best writing advice I ever got was "Keep moving forward, don't retreat into rewrites." The worst came from a book that said "Writing fiction is l… - David B. Coe
The best writing advice I ever got was "Keep moving forward, don't retreat into rewrites." The worst came from a book that said "Writing fiction is l…
Writing about craft has forced me to think more about my own writing technique, and to break down my process in ways that have been enormously helpfu… - David B. Coe
Writing about craft has forced me to think more about my own writing technique, and to break down my process in ways that have been enormously helpfu…
I write every day for most of the work day, and I try to write 2,500 words per day... If I don't make it a routine and treat it like a job, I'd never… - David B. Coe
I write every day for most of the work day, and I try to write 2,500 words per day... If I don't make it a routine and treat it like a job, I'd never…
I listen to instrumental jazz and bluegrass, but aside from my AM workout, I have no rituals. - David B. Coe
I listen to instrumental jazz and bluegrass, but aside from my AM workout, I have no rituals.
Guy Kay is probably my favorite and the writer I most want to emulate. - David B. Coe
Guy Kay is probably my favorite and the writer I most want to emulate.
As I write, invariably I encounter more questions and answer those as I go. - David B. Coe
As I write, invariably I encounter more questions and answer those as I go.
Before writing, I start with a series of questions, specific things I need to know before I can write the book... That list grows and changes as I do… - David B. Coe
Before writing, I start with a series of questions, specific things I need to know before I can write the book... That list grows and changes as I do…
With a historical setting, I worry about accuracy at every turn... With a created world, I have to worry about all of it holding together and seeming… - David B. Coe
With a historical setting, I worry about accuracy at every turn... With a created world, I have to worry about all of it holding together and seeming…
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