Eileen Dandashi
"Reading is like breathing in, writing is like breathing out" ~ Pam Allyn
Category Archives: On Becoming a Writer
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
A Little Bit About Publishing Contracts
Originally posted on Deborah Cooke & Her Books:
I was asked recently by a new author to have a peek at a contract offered to her and thought that a general post about pitfalls might be welcome. I’m not a…
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
Posted in Guest Authors, Interviewing authors, Novel Development, On Becoming a Writer
Tagged Cyndi Lord, Novel-writing element, POV
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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
Interview with Karilyn Bentley, an author who writes Fantasy with a Touch of Funny! She tells us how she creates her wonderful characters.
E: Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming an author who uses the tagline Fantasy with a Touch of Funny — Karilyn Bentley! Karilyn is here to answer some questions I posed her about how she develops her characters. I … Continue reading
My Big Takeaway From Studying Crafting Dialogue is…
A lot hinges on good dialogue. If it sucks, your story will. This is the last blog I’ll be posting on crafting dialogue. It has been a very pleasant part of my journey. I never realized how much a writer … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, On Becoming a Writer
Tagged Book Reviews, Crafting Dialogue, Dorothy May Mercer
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Booktalk with Eileen: Journaling a Journey -- Learning the Art of Crafting a Novel 