A Q&A with James Dashner covering paragraph edits, plotting, writing prequels to existing series, and more.
Fifteen minutes long, because you're in a hurry, and we're not that smart.
In this second part a VERY SPECIAL two-part session of Writing Excuses Brandon, Dan, and Howard continue to tear into Mary’s first novel outline.
In this outlining demonstration Mary reads from an early outline, then Brandon, Dan, and Howard brutally dissect it.
Brandon, Dan, Mary, and Howard field questions from Twitter, including what to do if you don’t like your characters, keeping your plot on track, and how grounded in real geography your urban fantasy should be. There is also a question about bacon.
Brandon, Dan, Mary, and Howard talk endings, and how to troubleshoot common problems writers have with them.
Brandon, Dan, Mary, and Howard take questions from the Twitterverse ranging from outlining, character creation, and plot-hole repair to skill development and writing groups.
Brandon, Dan, and Howard each offer sage advice to their earlier selves.
Brandon, Dan, and Howard field questions about doing bad things to characters, soliciting feedback, creature design, and outlining.
Brandon, Dan, and Howard start at the ending and work their way backwards for your enjoyment.
How to approach discovery writing, with your hosts Brandon, Dan, and Howard