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I apologise for not answering sooner.

My experience is that prologues have their place but they are very easy to abuse (which spoils a story). If you know what you are doing – setting up a second question and promise not addressed in chapter one – then use them. Otherwise, leave it alone until you know what you are doing.

That said, never ever…Read more

I found myself writing long essays on a group of related subjects and realised I had the beginnings of a book.

My story starts in a Baptist church so most of my writing is about Christianity. I’ve been exploring Judaism lately but it is slow going because I need to unlearn a few things first.

(I do not think the forum supports @ replies.)

The esoteric topics are the most fun.

Faith in general @Christian Writer or one in particular?

Just realised I never replied to this one.

Hello, I’m Jeff. Most of what I write is rubbish and not fit to be seen. I like writing and hope to be good at it one day.

I would but I am no expert on “Etc. Etc..” LOL.

I will see what I can do. No promises on time scale.

If anyone wants to write to these topics, I’d be happy to publish it.

Am so glad it isn’t just me what types “oft he” instead of “of the” sometimes.

That should be a book.

Just keep giving them the good stuff.

I am working on one about tags now that you mention it.

My advice is to skip to the part you are excited to write. There is no rule that says you have to write the beginning first. If your mind is racing about the middle, write that. The enthusiasm will show through in your writing and make it a pleasure to read (and to write).

By the time you are done with the middle, you will have a better idea of…Read more

Sorry to revive an old post but when is the next part coming out?

• Getting an agent
• Finishing your novel
• Getting started with your novel
• How can I blog when I’m not even writing?
• Is it too soon to start my blog?
• What do I blog whileI’m still not writing?
• Etc. Etc..

Am so glad it isn’t just me what types “oft he” instead of “of the” sometimes.

Sounds like a new blog post?

I like them in novels I own and hate them in stories when I beta-read. I think that most writers don’t do them good enough to be worth my time.

Life Goals etc.

• When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
• Right now (where ever the story is at) what do you want most?
• If you had one magic wish, what would it be?
• What would make you think about giving up and going home?
• Where do you see yourself in 5, 10, 20, or 50 years?
• What do you need to get…

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