Tag Archives: writing

Photography Sunday — Inspirations

Posted on August 14, 2011 by jchasenovelist

One of the most common questions that writers get asked is where do we get our inspiration.  For me, I find writing inspiration from everything around me and not just the obvious. My last trip to Kauai (photo above) was so inspirational … Continue reading →

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Change the Perspective of Your Characters

Posted on August 6, 2011 by jchasenovelist

When I began developing my characters for my Emily Stone Series, I found it quite helpful to outline the main characters from various perspectives.  Sometimes with recurring characters, a scene might become flat and you’re not sure why.  When you … Continue reading →

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How to Avoid the Mayhem of Redundant Words?

Posted on July 29, 2011 by jchasenovelist

We all have a safety net of our own unique vocabulary.  These are the words that we’re comfortable with and they help to define our emotions, thoughts, and desires.  You could say that our comfortable word choices helps to define … Continue reading →

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Never-Ending Paperwork of Book Promotion

Posted on June 15, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I’ve received many questions over the past year in regard to marketing a novel and the best way to go about it.  It’s simple and complicated.  How’s that for an answer?  No doubt the Internet has made it easier and … Continue reading →

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How Long Does it Take to Write a Novel?

Posted on June 3, 2011 by jchasenovelist

This is a good question.  It’s a solid, straight to the point question about writing.   It’s a question I’ve been asked quite a bit lately.   How long does it take to write a novel?  I’ve heard answers from it takes … Continue reading →

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Behavioral Patterns of Homicide and Writing Crime Fiction

Posted on May 26, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Criminal homicide is divided by statute: murder in the first degree, murder in the second degree, and manslaughter.  The corpus delicti  (the objective proof that a crime has been committed) of homicide must include these three elements:  an evidentiary showing … Continue reading →

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Boosting Creativity for Writing Crime Fiction

Posted on May 23, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Writing is tough work, but at the same time it’s a bug that I can’t seem to shake.  I can’t imagine my life without it even with all of its challenges.  I budget my time for writing projects, promotion, clients, … Continue reading →

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