Writing a Perfect Story, Part 12
The perfect story escalates smoothly from scene to scene, creating a sense of rising action. I’ve spoken before about ways that stories can escalate. There really are only two ways—through deepening a conflict, making it so that it affects the protagonists more profoundly; or through broadening, so that the conflict affects more people. But a […]
Writing a Perfect Story, Part 11
A perfect story guides the reader’s attention—his senses, thoughts, emotions, and imagination. Last night I was reading a story by a new author. The author had a fine imagination in many ways, but was terrible at guiding the attention of the reader. For example, when an important figure was to make a first appearance on […]
How Books Are Chosen for Publication
Discover the intricate process of how books are chosen for publication, exploring the roles of agents, editors, and marketing departments. Learn what it takes for a new author to break through in the competitive publishing industry.
Apex Writers Presents Brandon Sanderson
If you read fantasy and sci-fi, chances are you’ve heard of Brandon Sanderson. Now you can hear him on Apex Writers!
Self Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing
I’ll talk to you about the differences between traditional and self-publishing, writing query letters, how to find an agent, and more.
Super Writers’ Tuesday- Finding the Motivation to Write
Today I’ll answer a question about finding motivation. Are you looking for more motivation to write for NaNoWriMo? Come join us at www.apex-writers.com to learn more! Want to see your question answered? Leave a comment on the Youtube page and receive words of wisdom from NYT Bestselling author David Farland. If you’d like more motivation […]
Writing Wonder the Audiobook
The audiobook release of Writing Wonder is coming soon.
How to Write a Book
HOW TO WRITE A BOOK: At MyStoryDoctor.com Master Teacher David Farland excels at showing you how to write a book from concept to completion. Have you ever dreamed of writing a novel? The number one reason most people fail to realize their dream is because they don’t know where to start. Using the tools at […]
The Secret to Writing Short (or Long)
I once spoke to a movie producer who has about eighty films to his credit, and he told me a wary story about a child actor had graduated to his first starring role in his early twenties. On set, he acted pretentious, refusing to take advice from his director, treating others with disdain, trying to […]
The Changing Face of Publishing
More and more, I hear other writers worrying about the state of the industry. We’re in for a whopping big transition, one that is fraught with new difficulties and opportunities. For example, take the Kindle. As an author, it sounds great—getting people to buy your books electronically. But the new hardware merchandisers are creating schemes […]