Series, how I group books in them, and working my way into THE FATE OF THE TALA. Also discussing Yesterday and creativity.

The blog post I mention on Accuracy in Fiction – Where to Draw the Line is here. 

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I've been rereading THE SHIFT OF THE TIDE, and thinking about how that book is different. Also how I drew my maps for The Twelve Kingdoms books, and various updates. 

Also, when I said telescopic lens, I meant telephoto lens. What do you expect? I was still on my first cup of coffee!!

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Today I'm discussing outlines and how various authors use them - and mulling my own thoughts on pre-plotting. Also about giving myself credit for writing business work, even though I still think only writing counts as writing.  

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It's Release Day for THE ORCHID THRONE! So I'm mostly burbling about that. Also about how pretty autumn is and associated stuff. 

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Quite a bit of tangential rambling today, mostly because I *can't* talk about the exciting things I want to. But, hey - want to know about my mushroom gravy?

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I'm relearning how to treat drafting like getting back into marathon training: slowly increasing wordcount is key. Also a bit of a rant on a certain article - if you're going to have a career as an author, people, there's no excuse for not learning the freaking business. 

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Talking today about inspiration and how it never feels like a person or visitor to me. Also progress on THE FATE OF THE TALA, and how drafting requires kicking the voices out of the room. Oh, and about The Boys! 

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Talking today about money, why it's not at all evil, and what it means to receive money for our creative work. 

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Musing today on Delight & Gladness, inspiration, having fun, and the concept of what we love, loving us in return. Also a bit more on politics in stories and blender settings - plus a sad report on the fate of the koi.

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I'm giving a bit of a run-down today on how literary agents and agencies work: the significance (or lack thereof) of job titles, how they get paid and other important things authors should know. Also a bit about the metaphysical aspects of creative energy. Oh, and bobcat depredations in the secret garden. All part of the brand here at First Cup of Coffee!

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