Crossroads Suddenly Makes Sense

[blairmacg]

Many years ago, I was able to attend the Writers of the Future writing workshop in Los Angeles, taught by K.D. Wentworth and Tim Powers. K.D. gave me a piece of short story writing advice: Mutilate the cows on the first page. For me, who had a bad habit of burying the SF element too many words into the story, it was an excellent piece of advice

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[sartorias]

Serendipity!

[blairmacg]

Totally. :) I've decided this book was Meant To Be.

[queenoftheskies]

Cool link...freaky.

It's so wonderful when story elements and motivations fall into place like that, isn't it?

Let's you know it's the right time to be writing that particular story.

Hooray!

[blairmacg]

I love it when it clicks!

Tomorrow is (mostly) for writing. My father flies out early, Dev is staying with a friend, and I don't have to teach until 4PM. I intend to make up for lost time.

[queenoftheskies]

Hooray! Lucky you! Wishing you a happy and productive writing day! (Also some quiet since you've been surrounded by people lately.)