Tag Archives: Novel

The Novel Virgin and One Novel Wonders

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

Two thoughts have recently sprung to mind on the subject of novel-writing and publishing. I figured I would share them with you and perhaps get your insight into them. The first thing that has tumbled around in my head for quite … Continue reading →

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Synopsis Writing… ugh!!!

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

So tonight is the night I have put aside to do something I have dreaded for a very, very, very long time. I am working on my novel’s synopsis and boy is it really hard. You would think after writing … Continue reading →

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A Writer’s Resolution

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

I have never been one to wade into the deep and murky waters of making New Year’s resolutions. I always felt that was a way of automatically setting myself up to fail. I work best when allow to float free … Continue reading →

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Writing a Novel is Like Raising a Child

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

1. Congratulations you are going to be a  __________! You can fill in that blank with the word parent or novelist, either one, the process is very much the same. When I first found out that I was pregnant with … Continue reading →

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Getting it right from the start – novel beginnings

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

We all know that the most important part of writing a novel is to engage the reader because at the end of the day if they are the slightest bit bored they are either not going to buy the book … Continue reading →

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How do you choose which point of view to use?

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

Lately, I have read and thought a lot about point of view. I have read that most fantasy novels are written in the third person point of view and most romance novels are written in the first person point of … Continue reading →

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When is conflict is good?

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

When is conflict good? The answer in this case is when writing a novel. Next to writing my favourite hobby is people watching. Today I watched an elderly couple while they were doing some shopping. The gentleman was mild and … Continue reading →

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