Friday 5 July 2019

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Tactics for Writing the Villains You Love to Hate


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Amy
In keeping with the theme of our July/August issue of Writer’s Digest, we continue exploring the topic of writing villains. Carla Hoch dives deep into the unsettling tactic of gaslighting in an excerpt from her new WD book Fight Write. For the 4th of July holiday we revisit an interview with Brad Meltzer in which he discusses his newest book about the conspiracy to kill George Washington. And Dr. Aysha Akhtar offers advice for keeping your sanity if you need to interview a serial killer for your writing. (Hey, it happens!) Plus, on the lighter side, John Peragine shares 10 tips for networking at writer’s conferences, like our annual conference happening next month. (P.S. Have you registered yet?) —Amy Jones        
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THE TRUE WEAPON IS THE MIND


Gaslighting is a form of mental manipulation. It is an attempt to gain power over another person by causing them to question reality. When a person isn’t sure what is real, they have no concept of the amount of control another person has over them. Gaslighting is a classic tactic used by abusers, cult leaders, narcissists, and dictators, and my cat if I may be so honest.

One of the most essential tools of gaslighting is the use of “illusory truth.” The villain says something so many times that others come to believe it is so. The illusion becomes reality. When reality can be manipulated, so can the concepts of right and wrong. With those notions upended, any action or manner of behavior is acceptable. There are no crimes because the concept of law is debatable. The only thing that is certain is whatever the gaslighter deems to be true. Read the full article...

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WHAT'S NEW

Did you know there was once a secret plot to murder George Washington? Bestselling thriller writer Brad Meltzer lets us in on the secrets around his new nonfiction book The First Conspiracy—plus thriller writing tips and more.    Read More...

In order to do the research for a section of her book Our Symphony With Animals (Pegasus Books, May 2019), Dr. Aysha Akhtar, MD, MPH, had to talk to a serial killer. Here, she reveals the planning that went into her interviews and how she stayed sane through the process.   Read More...

Nervous about connecting with other writers and publishing professionals at your next writer's conference? John Peragine has 10 tips on how to network effectively and get the most out of your experience.    Read More...

When adapting a novel for film, Script Magazine editor Jeanne Bowerman says your number-one job is to tell an amazing story—enhancing it for the format.   Read More...

Firecracker. Sad. Antacid. 72. Courtroom. Use those five words, or pick five random words of your own and write a scene or story that includes all of the words.    Start Writing...

When you take this workshop, you’ll learn to manage your time effectively, create a writing platform, practice strategies for writing, and read The Productive Writer. Once you know how to fit writing into your daily life, it won’t feel like a chore. Instead, it will be enjoyable and invigorating.   Fit writing into your life...

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“Go with what is. Use what happens.”


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Tom Piazza’s Why New Orleans Matters is one of my favorite books, and I have a quote from it tattooed on my left leg—a mantra of sorts for when life takes an unexpected turn: “Go with what is. Use what happens.” It’s pretty good writing advice, too, I think. In our feature this week, Sarah Sover has some good advice as she shares how embracing her weird side led to the publication of her first book. We’ve also gathered some greatest hits from past contributors that will inspire you, while our latest prompt asks, "If you look back far enough, you can see ..."Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
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YOUR PERSONAL BEETLEJUICE


“You’re weird,” proclaimed a boy from a few desks away. The class erupted in laughter, and I focused all my non-existent powers on willing myself invisible.

Weird. It’s a word that’s followed me around. In my younger days it was my own, personal Beetlejuice, a thing that would become real if muttered three times. Here’s the thing, though: I am weird. I just wasn’t ready to embrace it yet. I didn’t want to be weird. I wanted to be the next Charlotte Brontë, Robert Frost, or Daniel Quinn.

I interviewed for the Bell Honors Program my senior year, an interdisciplinary, team-taught approach to education in a small group atmosphere. Despite having blown the Governors’ Honor interview the year before by impersonating a largemouth bass when asked to name a single author I admired, I was surprisingly at ease during the interview, speaking freely and candidly. On the way home, I just knew they saw me for what I was. Weird. When I got home, there was a message waiting with an offer into the program. I was exactly what they were looking for, it said. And Dr. Joiner was right. The program was perfectly suited to the way my mind makes connections. For once, I didn’t feel so weird.

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WRITING MATTERS

Many writers who swear they dislike outlines are thinking of them in the wrong ways. K.M. Weiland’s seven-step process can help you let loose and have fun in your first draft.    Read More...

Reading with a critical eye can ruin the fun of reading, but it’s also what makes our writing stronger. Deanna Cabinian identifies five things that you might want to reconsider before including them in your work    Read More...

Staring down the first blank page of your novel-to-be can be daunting—but any hesitation stops here. Our A to Z guide of expert tips, inspirational advice and helpful hints will walk you from Page 1 through The End.    Read More...

How do you know if you should quit your current writing project or keep at it? Learn why quitting the “wrong things” may be the only way to achieve your wildest writing goals.    Read More...

Andrew Bloomenthal looks back at the 30-year-old iconic film, Dead Poets Society, interviewing screenwriter Tom Schulman, director Peter Weir, and co-star Ethan Hawke.    Read More...

The growth of the children's book sector has been unprecedented this past decade—so how can you make your manuscript stand out in these crowded categories and genres? In this WDU Online Boot Camp starting next week on Tuesday, June 25, three agents from P.S. Literary Agency will show you how to make your submission stand out.  
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Are you stuck in the habit of NOT writing?



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If you’re not writing as much as you’d like to, you may be cultivating some bad habits without even realizing it. Lynn Dickinson shares some useful tips to help you create strong writing habits that will last for years. One really good writing-related habit is reading this newsletter every week and then sharing the articles you enjoy with your fellow writers!!
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HARD HABIT TO BREAK




Ever wish you were writing more than you do? The good news is, you can! But if you’re trying to make yourself write, you might be approaching it all wrong. Maybe you need to light a candle instead. To help you be more productive, let’s explore writing habits—so yours can be robust, productive and prolific.

We Are All Creatures of Habit: Nearly everything you do is a habit. Scientists have found that anywhere from 40% to 95% of what we do is habit—every day! That means that if you’re not writing as much as you’d like, you probably have a habit of not writing.

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Some writers have all the luck, but most writers take more than a few tries to unlock the secrets of how to find a literary agent. Martine Fournier Watson shares the story of her journey through 108 rejections over the course of 18 months.    Read More...


Writing a fantasy series gets a little easier by tracking the details of the world you’ve created. EJ Wenstrom offers a few easy ways to manage the controlled chaos.    Read More...


Patricia Colleen Murphy is the founder of Superstition Review at Arizona State University and author of two books of poetry, including her recently published collection, Bully Love. Murphy talked with WD about how to improve writing and what she looks for in reading poetry for publication.    Read More...


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