Eileen Dandashi
"Reading is like breathing in, writing is like breathing out" ~ Pam Allyn
Category Archives: Novel Development
I admit it! I’m scared to share and scared not to. Could I hear from you?
Fellow readers and writers: I hesitate to share, because I know it will be ripped apart. I hesitate not to share because I know this will be a great vehicle for learning. I take the plunge. Would you please leave … Continue reading
Cyndi Lord, author and writing instructor continues discussion of POV. Are you learning as much as I am?
Cyndi Lord is a bestselling author, editor-in-chief, and has traditionally published six novels. She has spoken to writers in events across the USA, and teaches writing classes. Eileen: Thanks, Cyndi for joining us again to continue our study of … Continue reading
Cyndi Lord joins Booktalk with Eileen discussing the novel-crafting element Point of View (POV)
Before I turn this blog over to Cyndi Lord, let me share something about my writing journey. One day early 2014, I completed my first novel’s manuscript through the NaNoWriMo challenge. I wrote furiously, finished the story and necessary number … Continue reading
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Interview with Mystery Novelist Margot Kinberg: Elements of Crafting Stories–Character-Building, Dialogue, Point of View
I’ve been quiet for a while. (whispering) Working on my first chapter of the book I haven’t titled yet. But more on that in my next post. Today, please welcome Margot Kinberg! Margot Kinberg’s Bio: Margot Kinberg is a … Continue reading
How To Create a Fascinating Cast of Characters – From the Writers in the Storm Blog — Author Don Massenzio
by Angela Ackerman Let me ask a question: how much time do you spend crafting a character for your novel, say a protagonist? Ten hours? Twenty? Fifty or more? Whatever you answered, I bet we all agree that characters require … Continue reading
Dialogue from the point of view of Valerie Gilbert, narrator, musician, actress and mystic–a gifted individual.
Valerie Gilbert is the author of four books on personal growth, magic and mysticism, Raving Violet, Memories, Dreams & Deflections, Swami Soup, and Brilliance Brewing and the narrator of 127 audiobooks on Audible. She is currently writing her 5th book … Continue reading
Interview with Best-Selling Author of 80 + Books — Elizabeth Rose
If you haven’t met this author here is a quick bio: Elizabeth Rose is the bestselling author of 80 books and counting. She writes medieval, historical, contemporary, paranormal, and western romance. She is an amazon all-star, and a multi-time award … Continue reading
ON WRITING: A MEMOIR OF THE CRAFT by Stephen King ~ easy-to-read. Its shortness is deceptive. Full of great advice and pointers! Join me in my journey of learning to write a novel.
Continuing my quest to learn all about the craft of writing, I picked up a book recommended to me by Diana Cosby, written by Stephen King. I knew him as a great writer, but now I feel I almost know … Continue reading
Booktalk with Eileen: Journaling a Journey -- Learning the Art of Crafting a Novel 