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The best part about starting a novel is that you're in complete control. You decide who your hero is, what they're up against, and how they go about overcoming the obstacles you throw at them. Sign up now to receive weekly posts where you'll learn about Characters, Scene, Setting & Place, Dialogue, Conflict, Structure, Tension, and everything else you'll need to know to get you on your way towards completing that novel that's been in your head all these years. Hurry, join the crowd before we fill up. Happy writing!
Cully Perlman
Sep 3, 20245 min read
Catching Your White Whale—Writing Your Magnum Opus
I haven’t written THE novel that I’ve always wanted to write. There are a few reasons for the why.
Cully Perlman
Aug 26, 20246 min read
Don’t Let the Noise in Publishing Get in the Way of Your Writing
writers write. They take the hits as they come, and they deal with them as best they can. Not everyone is going to be a John Grisham.
Cully Perlman
Aug 20, 20245 min read
Using Metaphors, Similes, Analogies, and Aphorisms in Your Fiction
Literary devices are like Christmas ornaments on your Christmas tree—they make your writing sparkle and give it that extra something
Cully Perlman
Aug 13, 20246 min read
Are You Choosing the Right Words for Your Fiction?
When you’re writing, it’s natural to want to search for words that resonate with not only your characters and potential readers.
Cully Perlman
Aug 6, 20244 min read
The Plot and Structure of Your Novel
Plot is about causality—this happened, and so this happened, etc. Without causality, we'll just have an episodic work that'll bore readers.
Cully Perlman
Jul 30, 20246 min read
FINISHED A NOVEL? PUT IT AWAY.
I grab the manuscripts and Word docs with all of the helpful comments and recommendations and put them away for later. Yep. You read right.
Cully Perlman
Jul 23, 20246 min read
Canceling Writers: The Dilemma of the Truths Behind the Fictions
I’ll keep reading books that are written by imperfect (and occasionally immoral, criminal, insulting, or whatever” authors.
Cully Perlman
Jul 15, 20247 min read
Am I in The Right Writing Group? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself.
Writing groups/critique groups and workshops are meant to help writers not only write but improve their craft.
Cully Perlman
Jul 9, 20246 min read
Improve Your Writing by Attending a Writers' Conference Now. Here are a Few to Consider.
Writing conferences can be a lot of fun. They're great places to workshop your writing, meet other writers, and build relationships.
Cully Perlman
Jul 2, 202412 min read
THE MASTER: Creative Writing Tips and an Interview With Guggenheim Fellow, John Dufresne
John Dufresne gives us a detailed view into the writing life, how he writes and teaches, and what trends he sees in his writing classes.
Cully Perlman
Jun 24, 20246 min read
Back to Querying Agents? Sometimes, You Have to Switch it Up!
If you’ve read my post on the day I was offered representation by two different literary agents for two different novels, you know what...
Cully Perlman
Jun 17, 20247 min read
The Writing Blues Hits Everyone, and It's Okay.
I’ve been writing for a long time. I’ve had short stories published, a novel, nonfiction, and I have a half dozen novels in various...
Cully Perlman
Jun 10, 20247 min read
Feedback is CRITICAL to Your Writing
If you’re a writer of fiction, just starting out or an experienced pro, you know (or should learn very quickly) how invaluable feedback is.
Cully Perlman
Jun 3, 20248 min read
Why Self-Publishing Isn't for Me
Am I a literary asshole for pursuing my dream while I feel I’m holding back my novels instead of considering other publishing avenues?
Jon Tobey
May 27, 202411 min read
"Overcoming Fear: Harnessing the Power of Live Readings" - A Guest Post by Jon Tobey
Reading your work to a live audience is a skill that takes practice. Do not, as I did my first time, expect to show up and be successful.
Cully Perlman
Apr 30, 20246 min read
Ethical Considerations: Using Others' Experiences as Inspiration for Your Fiction
Good writers borrow, great writers steal, right? I had to steal the heartbreaking story of my friend’s life; its siren call was strong.
Cully Perlman
Apr 9, 20246 min read
The Universal in the Personal: Pulling Your Readers In
Writing is an exploration. It doesn’t matter if you’re writing literary fiction, fantasy, romance, thrillers, or works in any other genres.
Cully Perlman
Apr 1, 20246 min read
Uncovering the Essentials: An Exploration of Key Literary Terms
Are You a Writer? Here's a Few Choice Literary Terms and Devices to Remember as you Write Your Novels and Short Stories.
Cully Perlman
Mar 26, 20249 min read
MISINFORMATION and DISINFORMATION in Fiction
I have a big problem with misinformation (incorrect or misleading information), and disinformation (which is deliberately deceptive in order
Cully Perlman
Mar 19, 20248 min read
How do we know when our book is ready to send out?
How do we know when our book is ready to send out into the world? To a trusted resource like a writing buddy? To a literary agent?
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