One of the things I miss about a local writing group is the discussion about craft. Each writer has his or her own method of writing. The manner in which we get a beginning, a middle and an ending is as unique as the writer.Â
It’s difficult to agree on what makes a book “good” or not but most readers would say it’s an engaging read. Writers would say it’s the ability to tell a story well; it’s the correct ratio of plot, characterization and setting.Â
Even without a local writing group gems about writing can be found in unlikely places. Author readings can include questions that bring these types of responses. And late last week I saw a movie about Jeff Smith that brought me a light bulb moment about my last novel.