http://nancycurteman.wordpress.com/2013/08/15/7-ways-to-add-tension-to-any-kind-of-novel/

http://nancycurteman.wordpress.com/2013/08/15/7-ways-to-add-tension-to-any-kind-of-novel/.

 

 

 

Good, tips and good talk last night at South Bay Writers Club.  🙂

http://nancycurteman.wordpress.com/2012/05/11/how-to-write-gripping-mystery-novel-scenes/

More good mystery writing pointers from Nancy:-)

http://nancycurteman.wordpress.com/2012/05/11/how-to-write-gripping-mystery-novel-scenes/.

Nancy Curteman tells you how to create an author’s platform.

http://nancycurteman.wordpress.com/2012/01/12/how-to-create-an-authors-platform/.

http://nancycurteman.wordpress.com/2011/10/04/mka-mystery-lady-reviews-murder-in-a-teacup/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read about Nancy’s latest book. I intend to.

http://nancycurteman.wordpress.com/2011/10/04/mka-mystery-lady-reviews-murder-in-a-teacup/.

More mystery tips from Nancy Curteman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://nancycurteman.wordpress.com/2011/07/07/1169/.

If you are writing a mystery, Nancy’s tips are invaluable.

 

7 Story Structure Weaknesses That Will Collapse Your Mystery Novel (via Global Mysteries)

Nancy Curteman’s blog is well worth the reading for writers of any kind, not just mystery writers. Follow the link to read the whole article and other earlier posts.

Story structure is the underlying framework that supports your entire mystery novel. Not everyone agrees on the exact model for story structure but no one disagrees with the fact that weaknesses in story structure can cause your novel to collapse. Here are 7 weaknesses to avoid. 1. A weak protagonist. Within the first few pages, mystery readers need to know who the sleuth is. Early in the novel they also need to know that the character’s goal is … Read More

via Global Mysteries

California Writers Club Centennial anthology – West Winds Centennial

A poem of mine was published in the new California Writers Club Centennial  anthology – West Winds Centennial
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http://www.amazon.com/West-Winds-Centennial-California-Writers/dp/0982958404/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1289372699&sr=8-1