Should you write in multiple POVs?
Bestselling thriller author Melissa F. Miller discusses writing in multiple third person POVs.
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FDF #73: Writing Third-Person Thrillers
In this episode of First Draft Friday, our guest, bestselling thriller author Melissa Miller, discusses writing in multiple third-person POV thrillers.
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FDF: Writing in Different Voices
Happening on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 5pm ET! In this episode of First Draft Friday, our guest is New York Times bestselling thriller author Brett Battles. Brett will discuss writing in different voices and styles. You won’t want to miss this FREE live chat! In this First Draft Friday video chat, Brett will answer your questions and share his experience.
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FDF #76: From Research to Stories
Happening on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 12pm Noon ET! In this episode of First Draft Friday, our guest is bestselling historical romance author Audrey Harrison. Audrey will discuss researching historical romances and how that research inspires and creates the ideas for bestselling novels. You won’t want to miss this FREE live chat! In this First Draft Friday video chat, Audrey will answer your questions and share her experience.
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FDF #74: Writing Processes and Structure
Happening Friday, March 15th 2024 at 5pm ET! In this episode of First Draft Friday, our guest is New York Times bestselling romance author J Kenner. J (Julie) will be discussing her writing process and whether structure is a tool or a shackle. Sign up to receive an RSVP reminder in your inbox. You won’t want to miss this FREE live chat! In this First Draft Friday video chat, Julie will answer your questions and share her experiences.
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Continuing an author’s legacy
Dylan Pratt, son of superstar legal thriller author Scott Pratt, tells how he managed to continue his father's legacy of writing legal thrillers after his death.
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Pacing your book like a TV show
Screenwriting expert and bestselling author Ines Johnson emphasizes the importance of using key beats in a story to keep readers engaged on this First Draft Friday author chat.
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What ghostwriting is really like
Bestselling author Daniel Paisner takes you behind the scenes with ghostwriting both fiction and nonfiction in this First Draft Friday chat.
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The journey from book to film
Bestselling cozy mystery author Michele Scott talks about her journey to Hollywood's big screen.
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Revealing character through dialogue
Dialogue can be tricky, but there are a lot of techniques that can be used to establish your character's voices and personality. Dialogue expert Amy Bernstein shared her favorite tricks and techniques during this conversation.
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An author’s long road to publication
Bestselling author Tiffany Reisz discusses book settings and how to use them in fiction in this First Draft Friday author chat.
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Creating a bestseller using Marlowe
Bestselling author James Rosone shares his editing process and how he uses an artificial intelligence editor, called Marlowe, in this First Draft Friday author chat.
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