Ask the Author: Edward S. Blythe
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Edward S. Blythe
Maybe the best question of all. For me, before I start, I have a basic idea of what I want as an ending and I try to write toward that goal. My first book, BLOOD AUDIT, I wrote without an outline and there were many starts and stops, fits and stumbles. It took forever. My second book, A MATTER OF LIFE OR DEBT, I did a basic outline, sitting in an airport somewhere, on my iphone. The mere fact that it had a simple outline, gave me a direction and helped prevent to many stumbles. The time savings between the first book and second book was quite noticeable.
If you are suffering from writers block, my advice is to just keep writing, even if it is just a few sentences each day. You can always go back and fix it. As you write, you will start to see the solutions to your problems.
If you are suffering from writers block, my advice is to just keep writing, even if it is just a few sentences each day. You can always go back and fix it. As you write, you will start to see the solutions to your problems.
Edward S. Blythe
The best thing about being a writer is the freedom to move your characters like game pieces on a chess board. I believe it was William Faulkner who said, "kill your darlings." There is great power in throwing obstacles at a character and seeing what they do, morally, physically, spiritually, or emotionally.
Edward S. Blythe
I'm currently working on a sequel to my second novel A MATTER OF LIFE OR DEBT. The newest novel follows Border Agent Levi Hunter as he fights evil on the Arizona border.
Edward S. Blythe
First piece of advice is to try and write every day. Second, would be after you've finished your first book, but before you publish is to get a great editor. My editor Jean has done wonders for my writing. New author tend to believe that they've written the great american novel. A good editor brings you back to earth and shows you that you still have a lot to learn. Third, read other authors novels. This not only inspires you, but it gives you structure and flow.
Edward S. Blythe
I like writing in the morning before work or after 8:00 p.m. at night. I occasionally listen to music before I write to get inspired, in particular, sad songs. I love seeing where my characters are going. Sometimes I know where they are going and other times they surprise me.
Edward S. Blythe
Hung out with a guy who turned to a life of crime my sophomore and junior year in high school. Hanging out with him seemed like I was friends with the Devil himself. I decided that I would take that premise and see what would happen if they met up again.
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