Category: Writing
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Why writing characters linearly is changing my process for Legacy of Iron
For Legacy of Iron, I’m taking a different approach to drafting by writing each point of view (POV) in a linear sequence. Instead of jumping between characters, I’m focusing on completing one POV at a time, which helps me stay fully immersed in their story. Once all the chapters are written, I’ll rearrange them into…
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Why hitting “Reset” was key for Legacy of Iron
Back in April, I started writing Legacy of Iron on a 1990s IBM Wheelwriter typewriter as part of Camp NaNoWriMo. While I loved the experience, I realized I’d rushed the planning and cut corners to meet an arbitrary deadline. By summer, I chose to hit reset, spending months building the most detailed world and plot…
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Challenges and Triumphs of Writing a novel on an electronic typewriter
Talking about the challenges of writing a novel on a vintage electronic typewriter and how I’ve overcome them for this writing experiment.
Richard Holliday - Author 