Category Archives: Writing

Free Your Mind by Organizing Writing Goals for 2011 and Beyond

Posted on January 26, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Clear you mind…  Organize your writing space…  Tidy up your computer file folders…  Just let the ideas and writing begin to flow…  It’s time to budget your writing goals.  Whether you’re a new or an experienced writer, there’s always a … Continue reading →

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How to Prepare to Write a Screenplay

Posted on January 19, 2011 by jchasenovelist

  You have a movie idea in your head.  Maybe you even have some scenes worked out with the main character or characters.  And, maybe you even know how it’s going to end.  But you need to start at the … Continue reading →

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Basic Novel Outline Guidelines

Posted on December 17, 2010 by jchasenovelist

Two of the most popular questions about writing novels I hear… How long does it take to write a novel and do you outline?  Both are great questions, but answers vary from writer to writer.  An average timeframe for writing … Continue reading →

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Main Characters that Make a Lasting Impression

Posted on December 3, 2010 by jchasenovelist

Everyone has their favorite leading characters from movies and books.  I know that I seem to gravitate towards strong, no nonsense, kick butt female leads like Sarah Connor in the Terminator trilogy.  These characters make you cheer when they overcome … Continue reading →

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Strong Supporting Characters Crime Fiction Novels Can’t Live Without

Posted on October 23, 2010 by jchasenovelist

Writing a thriller, especially a crime fiction thriller, is challenging and very demanding.  There are so many things that you need to be aware of throughout the story, like pacing, twists and turns, and maybe a surprise ending.  It’s almost … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to Silent Partner’s Psychopathic, Narcissistic Serial Killer – Darrell Brooks

Posted on October 11, 2010 by jchasenovelist

For me, every story I write will not only have a nemesis, villain or an all around bad guy, it will have a serial killer.  My newest thriller, Silent Partner, needed a psychopathic bad guy to round out the storyline.  … Continue reading →

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The Innovator of Crime Fiction – Where Would Modern Detective Novels be Today Without the Creation of Sherlock Holmes?

Posted on September 21, 2010 by jchasenovelist

While growing up, I loved to read mysteries with great detective characters that solved the most difficult murders – and still do.  It didn’t take me long to find some of the Sherlock Holmes novels after I read the Nancy … Continue reading →

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