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James Glass retired from the United States Navy after 22 years of service. After retiring, he exchanged his rifle for a pen. He and his family moved back to the Florida Panhandle. He’s married and has two children. James is also the President of the Panhandle Writer's Group.

Visit my website: https://www.jamescglass.com/

As writers, one of our many tasks is to observe our surroundings—pay attention to what’s happening around us. Some of us use journals or jot notes. Others might capture the moments using their phone or other recording devices. The key is to be present in the here and now.
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I've used the "Snowflake method" of plotting since starting my second novel. Check it out here if you're not familiar: https://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/articles/snowflake-method/

It doesn't work for everyone, but it's a natural fit for me. Reopening Scrivener, I'm reminded that I've completed steps 1 through 4. That last step - the 1-page summary of the entire novel - needs adjusting to take account of the ideas I had for books #5 and #6 while on holiday. I may need to include some foreshadowing.

But for #today and the next few days it'll be all about Step 5 - the expansion of the 1-paragraph summaries of the stories for each character into a detailed beat sheet for their arcs during this book.

I'm going in!

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The Snowflake Method For Designing A Novel

How to write a novel: Award-winning novelist Randy Ingermanson teaches his wildly popular Snowflake Method for designing and writing a novel.

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There is one thing all writers can do, next to their writing, to improve their storytelling, and that’s reading. You will benefit from reading as much as possible.
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I'd like to create conversation here around writing on #spiritual topics, as well as #writing and #reading as a spiritual practice. Tag posts with #SpiritualWriting so I can find them for boosting.

Please boost this so the circle can grow! And follow me and/or the hashtag #SpiritualWriting to receive future Toots.

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If anybody has read Planet of Exile by #UrsulaKLeguin (anybody?) please join in the #LoveHain discussion at Calmgrove --

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There is one thing all writers can do, next to their writing, to improve their storytelling, and that’s reading. You will benefit from reading as much as possible.
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My 1st love is books, but a close 2nd is painting/drawing. I walk a lot & place a high value on daily exercise. I work in the field of ophthalmology. Originally I am from CA, but thankfully moved away many yrs ago. The older I get, the more I enjoy cold weather, which has led to an obsession w/ sweaters & sweatshirts. I keep a corkscrew in my purse for red wine emergencies. This is my only 'social' & so far its been quite enjoyable. #Introduction w/a bit more info.#books #favorites #wine #life

We all have our reasons for being here. I missed the online community of book people. I've been on socials before, & while I wasn't leaving anywhere to come here, this fediverse felt awkward to me.

2 months in & I'm feeling a bit more @ home. There are some amazing people on here. I've borrowed & bought books based on your comments & recs. Your pictures & words are often such a lovely reprieve to a sometimes chaotic day.

Just wanted to say #ThankYou

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