Ask the Author: D.W. Whitlock
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D.W. Whitlock
Baby shoes for sale.
Minimal blood stains.
Minimal blood stains.
D.W. Whitlock
My next novel. (Dumb answer)
D.W. Whitlock
I do a lot of research and musing over ideas before I start the outlining process. By the time the outline is finished, the characters have all found their place and the plot is essentially set, keeping in mind the outline is a guideline, not a blueprint. It can change as needed. Then during the crafting of prose, I am focused on the fun stuff, the writing, the emotion, not on underlying structure and plot.
D.W. Whitlock
Creative control. Period.
D.W. Whitlock
There are so many amazing resources out there to learn the craft, but I would suggest a basing writing course to start. It helps so much to learn the basics of storytelling, theme, character and outlining. Start small! Write short stories first and get feedback as well before moving onto that doorstop trunk novel!
D.W. Whitlock
I usually spend a lot of time thinking about what I would like to write about, mulling over ideas, writing some down. After I develop the 'what if', I then figure out what the unique 'take' on that idea could be. I've found that it helps define theme as well.
D.W. Whitlock
I was thinking about all the smart devices in our lives and how they know more about us than we do! What if somebody used that information to harass a person, beyond just stealing credit card info. How far could it go?
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