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Word Maze - what I'm learning about writing

The second season of Word Maze is all about writing fiction.

Pilar abandoned NaNoWriMo but is continuing with her story. Writing, struggling, reading (favourite mode of procrastination) and podcasting her journey. 

Please visit www.pilarwrites.com for information on your host.

Dec 9, 2018

When writer's block comes from not wanting to dive into the emotional world I'm trying to create...

There is of course the voice that whispers, will they believe the superhero story you're trying to create? Actually, it doesn't matter that much, as I've seen watching Contact, a French TV series.

I've changed the plot...


Dec 2, 2018

Well, I really wish my characters had a life of their own and were destroying my plot, but, it's not really happening - though, as I was recording for this episode, I realised that yes, one of them has thrown in something unexpected. 

Today's quoted books:

Plotting and Writing Suspense Fiction by Patricia...


Nov 25, 2018

I've discovered some of the reasons why it's been so hard to get writing today - I hope it's of some use to you too!

But it's not all about how difficult I'm finding it, I also have some advice about when to use dialogue - or what to look out for when you're editing. 

I mention the book Write a Novel and Get it...


Nov 18, 2018

I've decided to abandon NaNoWriMo and I briefly explain why. However, I'm not abandoning my story, or this podcast, as it's all great fun. I also explain why.

If you want to have a look at what I'm learning, check out my Trello board
https://trello.com/b/3LUWiqsc/pilars-nanowrimo2018-learning-and-podcasting-board

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Nov 11, 2018

I've discovered a new feature in the Remarkable tablet, thanks to the NaNoWriMo forum!

I talk about that and also about finding the truth in your story, your characters and painfully, in your villain.

How much are you willing to go through for your story?