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Vlčí bratrstvo - David Farland (p)
O knize Vlčí bratrstvo 2. kniha série Runovládci. Pán Vlků Raj Ahten touží dosáhnout nesmrtelnosti a stát se Sumou Všech Lidí. Gaborn Val Orden přísahá, že se mu postaví, a je korunován Králem Země… ale po jejich první vzájemné bitvě vychází najevo, že hlavní nebezpečí přichází odjinud. Blíží se nespočetné hordy ničitelů. Zdá se, že Gaborn bude muset Raj Ahtenovi – muži, který zabil jeho otce – nabídnout příměří, aby mohli spojit své síly.
Pinch Points That Reveal The Opposition In Your Fiction
You may have heard of pinch points. Or not. I’d guess that most fiction writers have no clue what they are or why they’re so important. What the heck are pinch points? Do you need them? Where do they go in a novel, and what’s their purpose? I don’t know if you’re like me, but I cringe when told I have to put X into Y at exactly 3.74 meters. As with any key milestones in your novel, you want your story to dictate where these plot elements go, and pinch points are no exception.
Dream up Strong Story Ideas
Strong story ideas make strong stories. Is the idea for your story worth writing about? As a storyteller, I make my living as a tour guide of sorts, escorting my audience through vivid dreams. As a guide, I create the setting, with its landscape, history and its wonders. I may suggest entire cultures with imaginary languages and customs. Or I might develop characters with their own unique habits and ways of thinking and acting.
How to Build a Better Outline For Your Novel
You probably wouldn’t sink a million dollars into building a home without a blueprint. You certainly wouldn’t begin creating something as intricate as a cathedral without detailed plans. So why would you sink a year or two into composing a novel without plotting it? Some people advocate “pantsing”—writing without outlines. It can be fun and freeing. Heck, I’ve even written an unplotted novel or two.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 38: Bestselling Anthology of Award-Winning Sci Fi & Fantasy Short Stories|Paperback
English 161986763X 25 Award-winning Authors and Illustrators Brilliant new worlds Captivating new ideas Powerful new stories of action, adventure, and fantasy Just imagine… It’s game on, the fate of the universe is on the line—and you’re about to go all in. Saving the mammoths is in your hands—can you conjure the magic to make it happen? You’ve got a monster BFF—whom you’re hiding from your own monster-hunting family.
A Guide to Critiquing a Story — MyStoryDoctor.com
How should we critique someone’s writing? Frequently authors ask if I have a form that I use to help me critique a story. Given the large number of things that I look at in a story, any form that I might use would simply be too long to be workable. Yet it makes sense to try to codify the critiquing process. There are of course people who don’t believe that art can or should be measured.
How Big is Your Pond? — MyStoryDoctor.com | Proven Writing Tips by Bestselling Author
Many new authors feel torn between two loves. They might ask, “Should I write science fiction, or should I focus more on young adult novels? Which way should I go?” There are three answers to this question. You should be aware that this really is a big problem. I know many authors who start writing for small markets, only to realize that they can’t make a living in that market.
How Real Do You Want Your World to Be? — MyStoryDoctor.com
When I approach creating a world for a story, I ask myself, “How real do I want this world to be?” This might sound like a trite question, but it’s not. More than 400 years ago, William Shakespeare was born into a world where playwriting had become rigid and stagnant in its traditions. In his day, it was believed that a play should be set in the town where people lived. For example, if you lived in London, your plays should be set in London. Why?
Ten Reasons Why I’ll Quickly Reject Your Story
This past week I’ve been judging Writers of the Future.
Utah Muggles share magical memories of reading Harry Potter books for the first time
Prolific and award-winning author David Farland remembers when the managing editor of Scholastic sent him 40 debut novels, asking him to pick the one he thought the publisher should "push big" for the upcoming year. Without hesitation, Farland chose "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." For one thing, new author J. K. Rowling had created an exciting and self-contained world — Hogwarts.
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