by Michelle Richmond | Dec 10, 2016
Question from a writer: What is the best way to start writing a story? Here are six tried-and-true ways to start a story: You can begin “in medias res,” or in the middle of the action. You can begin with a character in a strange or tense situation. You can begin with...
by Michelle Richmond | Dec 10, 2016
Do you want to write or finish your novel in 2017? Then the Book Doctor’s online novel writing course Plot Like a Pro is for you. Learn how to plot and structure your novel in this eight-week online course. You’ll get 20 video lectures, written lectures,...
by Michelle Richmond | May 31, 2014
by Michelle Richmond | Jan 30, 2012
First, do your research The old-school but reliable Novel and Short Story Writer’s Market (Writer’s Digest Books)covers many of the better publications with detailed descriptions of tastes, editorial guidelines, payment, and rights. The Pushcart Prize...
by Michelle Richmond | Dec 5, 2011
Share The Bay Area Book Doctor offers several manuscript evaluation and critique services to fit different needs and budgets–from an exhaustive critique to a “first 50 pages” package. Package One Written critique of the first 50 pages of your...
