The thing I do at the beginning is a "voice journal," a free form doc that is the character speaking to me. I just work on it until I start to hear different from my own, or the other characters.
Status, worry and comparison are ways to madness, not victory. - James Scott Bell
Status, worry and comparison are ways to madness, not victory.
- James Scott Bell
Superb historical romance, with a spiritual theme woven seamlessly throughout. I much enjoyed The Covered Deep and look forward to more from its auth… - James Scott Bell
Superb historical romance, with a spiritual theme woven seamlessly throughout. I much enjoyed The Covered Deep and look forward to more from its auth…
The semi-colon is a burp, a hiccup. It's a drunk staggering out of the saloon at 2 a.m., grabbing your lapels on the way and asking you to listen to … - James Scott Bell
The semi-colon is a burp, a hiccup. It's a drunk staggering out of the saloon at 2 a.m., grabbing your lapels on the way and asking you to listen to …
Structure is translation software for your imagination. - James Scott Bell
Structure is translation software for your imagination.
In fact, one could argue that the skill of the fiction writer boils down to the ability to exploit intensity. - James Scott Bell
In fact, one could argue that the skill of the fiction writer boils down to the ability to exploit intensity.
My philosophy on writing books is that if you learn only one new thing, or even get a new take on something you already know, it's worth it. - James Scott Bell
My philosophy on writing books is that if you learn only one new thing, or even get a new take on something you already know, it's worth it.
Write like you're in love. Edit like you're in charge. - James Scott Bell
Write like you're in love. Edit like you're in charge.
If you can write each day, do it, and meet a quota. Minimum 350 words a day. A baboon can do 350 words a day. Don't be shown up by a baboon - James Scott Bell
If you can write each day, do it, and meet a quota. Minimum 350 words a day. A baboon can do 350 words a day. Don't be shown up by a baboon
Anyone living in Los Angeles who has opposable thumbs is required to write a screenplay. - James Scott Bell
Anyone living in Los Angeles who has opposable thumbs is required to write a screenplay.
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