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Outlining Characters and Summary For a New Novel Project

Posted on March 21, 2011 by jchasenovelist

As a writer, author, and criminologist, I find that I wear a variety of hats throughout my working day.  Writing, editing, promotion, researcher, and expert are just to name a few.  One of my favorite hats is when I’m beginning … Continue reading →

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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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Inspiration for Writing a Crucial Scene in Silent Partner

Posted on January 17, 2011 by jchasenovelist

In creating my newest novel Silent Partner, I found that there are times some of the smallest things help to inspire a specific scene. Originally, this story was a screenplay that I wrote several years ago.  There’s a big difference … 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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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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To Outline or Not to Outline

Posted on September 14, 2010 by jchasenovelist

I’m a person who makes lists and crosses things off when I’ve completed them.  It makes me feel positive about what I’ve accomplished when I can see each item marked off that long list.  In fact, I make a lot … Continue reading →

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