Tag Archives: The Fire in Fiction

Writer’s Block Busting

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Linda W. Yezak

What stage are you in with your writing—getting the first draft written, or revising the mess you made of your first draft? Either way, there may come a time when you’re stumped and unable to go forward. Best thing to … Continue reading →

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Early Lessons from The Black Dahlia

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Linda W. Yezak

Back in January of 2010, I made a New Year’s resolution some of you may remember: to read every book Donald Maass used as an example in his The Fire in Fiction. All this time, and I’m just now hitting chapter … Continue reading →

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The Brass Verdict, by Michael Connelly

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Linda W. Yezak

The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly My rating: 4 of 5 stars For a while now, I’ve been squeezing into my meager reading time books Donald Maass used as examples in his writer’s manual The Fire in Fiction. Connelly’s The … Continue reading →

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The Survivors Club, by Lisa Gardner

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Linda W. Yezak

Lisa Gardner wrote the epitome of a thriller. Tense, exciting, edge-of-your-seat suspense and incredible characterization make this book a must-read for lovers of this genre, and a must-study for writers in general. The Survivors Club, one of Donald Maass’s examples … Continue reading →

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Next Book on the List

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Linda W. Yezak

Anyone notice how long Vince Flynn’s Memorial Day stayed “on the nightstand” in the sidebar? If you did, you’re probably thinking I’m the slowest reader on the planet. In my defense, I (1) finished it a long time ago and … Continue reading →

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Red Leaves, a Must Read for 2010

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Linda W. Yezak

Red Leaves, by Thomas H. Cook,  is the first book Donald Maass used as an example in his The Fire in Fiction, and believe me, Maass knew what he was doing.  On the cover of the 2006 edition of this … Continue reading →

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Maass’s Average Joe

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Linda W. Yezak

If it weren’t for the amount of time I’m going to spend singing the praises of a writer named Thomas H. Cook, I would’ve titled this post: The Failure of Resolution #5.  Res. 5 goes something like this: “I will … Continue reading →

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And the Winner Is . . .

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Linda W. Yezak

The winner of AuthorCulture‘s Short Story Contest is (drum roll, please): Liberty Speidel!  Yea! WOOT-WOOT! As first place winner of the contest, Liberty’s story is posted both here and in AuthorCulture, and she wins a copy for The Fire in … Continue reading →

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Just a Reminder!

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Linda W. Yezak

For anyone who’s interested and hasn’t been to my other blog yet, AuthorCulture is running a writers’ contest! Enter to win two guest posting opportunities and a free copy of The Fire in Fiction,  by Donald Maass. C’mon, folks! Get to … Continue reading →

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Writing while I wait

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Linda W. Yezak

While I wait for agent responses, I’ve been making good use of my time writing and studying about writing and critiquing other people’s writing. Yes, I’ll admit I have a one-track mind. I love to read stories. But even more, … Continue reading →

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