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July 22, 2014 JES HaysShort-Shorts

Short-Shorts: Western Plot Kickers

Stephen Bly has a nice little blog with some realistic plot kickers for those of you who also write Westerns!

July 8, 2014 JES HaysOn Writing, Plot, Tips and Tricks

New Looks

You may have noticed that the site is being revamped. Sometimes it’s good to shake things up and have a makeover. Sometimes your story needs a makeover as well. How […]

April 8, 2014 JES HaysOn Writing, Plot

5 Plotting Tips for More Interesting Scenes

It can be difficult to keep a good plot interesting. How do you find the right balance between action and description? How much tension is enough, and how much is […]

July 5, 2013December 2, 2013 JES HaysPlot, The Birth of a Novel

6 Steps to Planning a Novel

When I decided to write a novel about Devon Day and the Sweetwater Kid, I had to come up with a convincing plot. Here are some of the steps I […]

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