http://alanbarclay.com/writingblog Story structure, word-smithing, and productivity tips. Sun, 27 Aug 2006 15:24:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When a writer sets out to write fiction, he or she will encounter this question. Perhaps it will appear in a forum discussion. At first, the responses will seem useful, but then the forum trolls get involved, pointing out the various dictionary definitions or the post-modern deconstructionist interpretations. ... http://alanbarclay.com/writingblog/?p=5 I write parttime and work a fulltime job. In that situation, many things make regular writing difficult: low-energy after work, apparent lack of time, and lack of inspiration. Willpower can only carry me so far before it burns out. The trick, I've learned, is not to exercise willpower every day, ... http://alanbarclay.com/writingblog/?p=4 I write part-time while working a full-time job. I've sold some short stories and won a major short story contest. Over the last decade, I've focused on drafting novels. Very often, when I read advice on writing fiction, I feel frustrated. So much advice omits key mental or physical ... http://alanbarclay.com/writingblog/?p=3