Comments for David Foard - Writer & Publisher http://www.davidfoard.com How to write and get published on the Internet Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:58:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on The Perks of Writing a Novel by Lee Doyle http://www.davidfoard.com/non-fiction/book-marketing/the-perks-of-writing-a-novel/comment-page-1/#comment-85 Lee Doyle Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:58:11 +0000 http://www.davidfoard.com/the-perks-of-writing-a-novel/#comment-85 You're right, of course, except for the 2-3 year part. For first-time novelists I'm told the average is seven years in my case it was ten. You’re right, of course, except for the 2-3 year part. For first-time novelists I’m told the average is seven years in my case it was ten.

]]> Comment on Writer’s Golden Rules to Success by Carrie Sperlunto http://www.davidfoard.com/writing/writers-golden-rules-to-success/comment-page-1/#comment-75 Carrie Sperlunto Sun, 31 May 2009 13:23:23 +0000 http://www.davidfoard.com/writers-golden-rules-to-success/#comment-75 Great article. Concise and to the point. I like how you say the 16 elements are not listed in order. This is definitely a 'keeper.' I would think that the size of the outline is directly proportional to the the depth of the characters and story. I want to write and have always dreaded that outline. *LOL* Your checklist, however, organizes the whole process into doable steps, regardless of order! Great article. Concise and to the point. I like how you say the 16 elements are not listed in order. This is definitely a ‘keeper.’

I would think that the size of the outline is directly proportional to the the depth of the characters and story. I want to write and have always dreaded that outline. *LOL* Your checklist, however, organizes the whole process into doable steps, regardless of order!

]]> Comment on Secrets of Writing Dialog by Carrie Sperlunto http://www.davidfoard.com/writing/secrets-of-writing-dialog/comment-page-1/#comment-74 Carrie Sperlunto Sun, 31 May 2009 13:11:46 +0000 http://www.davidfoard.com/secrets-of-writing-dialog/#comment-74 Great blog. I especially appreciate the tip on interspersing the mention of scenery or setting every three or four paragraphs. It's something I've wondered about because some day would like to write a book. Thanks so much! Great blog. I especially appreciate the tip on interspersing the mention of scenery or setting every three or four paragraphs. It’s something I’ve wondered about because some day would like to write a book. Thanks so much!

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