I’m new to the internet game, at least insofar as it comes to writing. Several months ago, I read that an author needs to build a platform if he wants to be taken seriously – 
so I set about doing just that. It’s been a great ride, and I’ve met some wonderful people along the way, but there are some things about this game that concern me. Participating in blogs, Twitter, Facebook, forums, NaNoWriMo, or any of the gamut of writing outlets, despite the benefits, comes with some serious risks. Here are four of them: (more…)
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Plotting: Part II: Addicted to Plot
Posted in On Structuring Plot, tagged action, addiction, Atlantic City, book, casino, emotional, gambling, give and take, investment, mechanics, monetary, nerd, plotting, principle, protagonist, repetition, reward, scene, slog, time, time sink, video games, winner, writing on June 1, 2010 | 5 Comments »
What do slot machines, video games, and smart plotting have in common? (more…)
