Ask the Author: Jason Marinko
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Jason Marinko
Quite simply, you have created something that was nothing, until you made the contribution.
Jason Marinko
An old grade school exercise. Take three unrelated news stories you find unique or interesting. Combine those into one singular story.
Jason Marinko
Bang out that first draft at all costs! Do not second guess yourself, do not go back and forth and self-edit or rearrange until it is complete. Then make revisions (2nd & 3rd drafts) and invest in an excellent, editor.
Go to your local library and join a writer's group.
Recommended reading The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. & E.B. White and On Writing A Memoir of the craft by Stephen King.
Go to your local library and join a writer's group.
Recommended reading The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. & E.B. White and On Writing A Memoir of the craft by Stephen King.
Jason Marinko
I've begun drafting scenes for the continuation of my revenge saga and cannot wait to share my second novel Hunt The Avenger. I also look forward to presenting my second anthology collection Third Rail Tales-Jason Marinko's Starry Nightmares Volume II
Jason Marinko
I choose present day realities that I find compelling and wrap a character around the realistic conflict. In order to make those character's real I rely upon my past experiences and personal interactions.
Jason Marinko
My novel Time The Avenger, is inspired by classic revenge tales of the past. It includes the realistic, cruelty presented in Carrie and the satisfying vengeance of The Count Of Monte Cristo with the suspenseful terror of Cape Fear.
Jason Marinko
Once you have died, you cease to exist. There's nothing after any of this.
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